At 35 mm across and 8 mm thick, this Excellanc sits snugly on the wrist, slips under a shirt cuff without a fuss and suits slimmer wrists especially well. If you are unsure how a diameter will look on you, the watch size guide is a good place to check before you choose. It is a round men's watch with a silver-tone metal case, a black dial and a quartz movement, and it is inexpensive too.
The black dial keeps things quick and clear. Arabic numerals mean you read the hour without stopping to think about it, and the gold-tone hour markers add a small touch of warmth against the dark background. The display is analogue, so there is nothing to scroll or tap.
The quartz movement keeps accurate time without any maintenance. When the battery starts to fade, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can check the seals at the same time. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic, which helps the dial stay clean-looking through everyday knocks.
The stainless steel bracelet is silver-coloured and expanding, so you simply slide it over your hand and there is no clasp to fasten. Total length is 23 cm, and the width between the lugs is 18 mm, a figure worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap.
Plain and neat, this watch goes with a work shirt, a T-shirt or a jacket, and the metal bracelet makes it an easy one to put on every morning and forget about.
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