Cheap Excellanc men's watch 41 mm black dial

At 41 mm across and 11 mm thick, this Excellanc men's watch sits as a mid-sized round piece: large enough to read at a glance, slim enough to slide under a shirt cuff. It pairs a black metal case with a black dial and a matching black metal bracelet, and it is inexpensive for what it offers. If you are unsure whether 41 mm suits your wrist, our watch size guide explains how to check.

Movement and display

Inside is a quartz movement driving an analogue display. It keeps steady time without winding, and when the battery runs out a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time. A small window on the dial shows the date.

Reading the dial

The black dial gives good contrast. Arabic numerals alternate with baton markers, and the markers are silver-coloured, so the hour is clear without hesitation. The hands carry a luminous coating: once they have been exposed to light, they stay legible in the dark.

Case, bracelet and clasp

The case is black metal with a mix of matt and polished surfaces, and the crystal is mineral glass. The bracelet is black metal with links, 20 mm wide and 23 cm long in total. To shorten it, remove links and keep the spare ones in case you need them later. It closes with a butterfly clasp that unfolds symmetrically, so the watch slips on and off easily.

It is a straightforward watch for daily wear, equally at home at the office or at the weekend. Black on black keeps it discreet, and it pairs easily with most outfits.