The strap is where this watch begins. It is faux leather in a soft chestnut brown, light and supple enough that you stop noticing it after a few minutes on the wrist. Against it, the metal case and the silver-tone dial look calm and a little warm, which is exactly the mood of the whole piece.
The Excellanc case is round and measures 39 mm across, with a thickness of 9 mm. It sits with a little more presence than the very dainty watches, yet it stays neat and quiet. There are no numerals on the dial, only simple hour markers, so the face reads clearly and feels uncluttered. The mineral glass keeps the surface clean to look at.
The strap is 18 mm wide, and the watch measures 23 cm in total length, case included. A classic pin buckle clasp lets you set the fit hole by hole, and the whole watch weighs just 33 g. Inside, a quartz movement (PC21) with analogue display keeps time without any fuss, so it is easy to live with from Monday morning to Saturday evening. It sits comfortably with a knit, a shirt or a simple dress, and it is inexpensive enough that you can wear it freely every day.
If you like the warmth of this brown strap, you will find more of the same spirit among our women's leather strap watches. To keep the faux leather looking good for a long time, a gentle wipe with a soft cloth now and then is all it asks for.
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