Cheap Excellanc women's watch, black 40 mm, brown faux leather

The first thing worth noticing is how this Excellanc is put together: a round black metal case, just 10 mm deep, sitting on a soft brown faux leather strap. That combination of dark case and warm strap gives it a quiet, grounded look that suits a lot of wrists.

The dial is black and gives the watch its character. It is analogue, with simple index markers instead of numerals, which keeps things clean and easy to read at a glance. At 40 mm across, the case has real presence, so it will appeal if you like a watch that is noticed without being loud.

Day to day, it is easy to wear. The strap is 20 mm wide, flexible and simple to look after, and it closes with a classic pin buckle that you can adjust to sit just right. It measures 22 cm from end to end. Inside is a quartz movement, so there is no winding and no fuss, and the mineral glass helps protect the dial from the small knocks of everyday life. It works as well with jeans and a jumper as with something smarter for the office.

It is also an inexpensive way to treat yourself without compromising on the look. If you like the warmth of a brown strap, you can find more in our range of women's leather strap watches, all chosen with the same relaxed, easy-to-wear spirit.