Cheap men's watch Excellanc metal bracelet

The links of this Excellanc bracelet are what you notice first: silver-coloured metal segments that you can take out one by one until the fit is right. Around them sits a rectangular metal case, a shape that stands out from the usual round watches.

Reading the dial

The dial is silver, with Arabic numerals, so the time is clear at a glance. A small window shows the date, and that is the only extra function. Nothing to learn, nothing to scroll through. The mineral glass over the dial resists scratches better than plastic would.

What drives it

Inside is a quartz movement, the SL28. It keeps good time without any winding or adjusting, and when the battery runs flat you simply replace it. It is a sensible, no-fuss way to get a reliable timekeeper.

Getting the bracelet to fit

The metal bracelet is 22 cm long in total and closes with a hook clasp. To shorten it, remove links, and our watch size guide shows you how. Keep the links you take out, as they can be put back if your wrist size changes. The width between the lugs is 20 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever want to fit a replacement strap.

Silver on silver, case, dial and bracelet all match, so this men's watch sits easily with a shirt at the office and just as well with jeans at the weekend.