Women's watch blue Excellanc faux leather strap 42 mm cheap

Plenty of watches keep decent time, but not many do it with a blue dial that actually changes the mood of an outfit. This Excellanc women's watch is built around that deep blue, set against a silver-tone metal case, so it feels a little more considered than the usual plain face on a plain strap. The dial is quiet and uncluttered, with slim hour markers and no numerals, which keeps the colour as the main event.

At 42 mm across and 11 mm thick, the round case has real presence on the wrist. It suits you if you like a watch that gets noticed rather than hidden under a cuff. The faux leather strap in brown softens the look, and the warm tone sits nicely next to the cool blue. It is easy to wear with a crisp shirt, a chunky knit or a simple tee and jeans, and a wipe with a cloth is all the strap needs to look fresh again. If silver-tone is your thing, have a look at our women's silver-tone watches to compare other styles.

The strap closes with a classic pin buckle clasp and is 20 mm wide, with a total length of 23 cm including the case. Inside is a quartz movement, the PC21, which is simple and dependable. All it asks of you is a new battery every so often. The dial is protected by a mineral glass.

For a watch that is genuinely inexpensive, it brings a lot of character: a bold size, a colour you will not see on every wrist, and a look that works from the office to the weekend. It is the sort of piece you reach for without thinking, and that is exactly what makes a watch earn its place in your routine.