Brushed and polished steel-coloured metal has a cool, slightly weighty feel against the wrist, and this Excellanc makes the most of it. It is a quartz men's watch with a round 40 mm case, a black dial and a matching metal bracelet, and at this price it is genuinely inexpensive.
The case is 11 mm thick and measures 40 mm across, a size that sits comfortably on most men's wrists. Matt and polished surfaces alternate, so the silver-tone metal catches the light without looking showy. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would. The whole watch weighs 95 g. If you are unsure about the fit, the watch size guide will help you decide.
Against the black dial, Arabic numerals and baton markers alternate, so the time reads at a glance. The hands carry a luminescent coating: charge them in daylight and they remain legible in the dark. A small window shows the date.
The quartz movement keeps accurate time without any attention. When the battery runs down, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals while the case is open.
The silver-tone bracelet is made of links and is 20 mm wide, with a total length of 22.5 cm. To adjust it, remove one or more links, and keep the spare ones. The butterfly clasp unfolds symmetrically and closes neatly. The size guide explains the adjustment step by step.
With its restrained black and silver look, this watch suits the office as easily as a weekend out, and it goes with most outfits without drawing attention to itself.
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