Brown on brown is an easy colour story to wear: this Excellanc sits naturally with tan suede, navy knitwear, a white shirt with the sleeves turned back, or a tweed jacket in autumn. It is a men's wooden watch with a round 45 mm case, a brown dial and a matching wood bracelet.
Both case and bracelet are made of sandalwood, a light wood whose veining changes from one watch to the next, so yours will be slightly different from any other. The whole watch weighs 50 g, which is noticeable only in how comfortable it feels. A mineral glass protects the dial from everyday knocks.
At 45 mm across and 12 mm thick, the case has a definite presence and suits medium to large wrists best. If you are unsure how that will look on you, our watch size guide will help you decide. The bracelet is 22 mm wide and 24 cm long in total, closed by a deployant clasp that fastens with a click and keeps the watch on your wrist when you open it.
The analogue dial is brown, with Roman numerals that give the watch a traditional, quietly formal feel. It reads clearly without drawing attention to itself.
Inside is a quartz movement, which keeps accurate time with no winding or regular servicing. When the battery weakens, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals at the same time.
Light enough for long days and understated enough for most settings, it moves easily from the office to the weekend without any change of outfit.
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