Excellanc black wooden ladies' watch 38 mm round markers

Most watches are metal from top to bottom. This Excellanc is wood, and you notice it before you read a single hour. The case and the strap are both black wood, light on the wrist and never quite identical from one piece to the next, because every watch carries its own grain. At 33 g, it is easy to forget you are wearing it.

The dial is black too, with a marble-like pattern that gives it depth without making it busy. Round markers in a silver tone stand out clearly against the dark background, so the time reads at a glance. The round 38 mm case is a touch more present than a very small watch, yet at 10 mm thick it stays neat and comfortable.

Inside, a quartz movement keeps things accurate and asks nothing of you, and a mineral glass protects the dial. The strap is 18 mm wide and the total length, case included, is 23 cm. A deployant clasp holds it securely, so the watch will not slip off your wrist when you open it.

Black on black is easy to wear, from a Monday meeting to a Saturday night out, with a knit, a shirt or a simple dress. If you like the clean, timeless look but want to compare other styles, have a look at our classic watches for women.