Cheap Excellanc watch for men expanding bracelet 42 mm

Most watches at this price ask you to fiddle with a clasp every morning. This Excellanc is different: its expanding bracelet simply slides over your hand and stays put, and it is inexpensive too. You get a men's quartz watch with a 42 mm round case, a black dial and gold-tone metal from case to bracelet.

Why the bracelet makes the difference

The stainless steel bracelet is 20 mm wide and about 21 cm long in total, with no clasp to open or close. You put it on in a second, which is handy when you are dressing in a hurry. Because the bracelet stretches, it is forgiving if your wrist size changes a little through the day. If you are unsure whether 42 mm suits you, our watch size guide will help you decide.

Case, dial and movement

The metal case measures 42 mm across and 8 mm thick, a standard size for a men's watch that sits comfortably under a cuff. The mineral glass protects the dial, and the whole watch weighs 57 g, so it never feels heavy on the wrist. The analogue dial is black with Arabic numerals, which makes the time easy to read at a glance, and the gold-tone finish stands out nicely against it. Inside, the quartz movement keeps the time accurately without any winding or upkeep. When the battery runs out, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time.

It works equally well at the office and at the weekend, with jeans or with a shirt. The gold-tone colour gives it a confident look, and since you simply pull it on and go, it is the kind of watch you will reach for without thinking.