Excellanc wooden men's watch 43 mm

Brown is the colour that runs through this Excellanc men's watch: a brown dial, a brown bracelet and a case made of walnut, with silver-tone detail. It sits easily with denim, chinos, knitwear and earthy tones such as olive, tan and navy. The case is round and measures 43 mm across, with a thickness of 12 mm.

Movement, dial and glass

Inside is a quartz movement with an analogue display, so the only upkeep is replacing the battery from time to time. The brown dial alternates Arabic numerals with baton markers, which lets you read the time at a glance without counting marks. The markers are silver-toned. The glass is mineral, which stands up to scratches better than plastic.

Wooden case, bracelet and fit

The walnut case is light on the wrist, and its grain varies from one watch to the next, so no two are exactly alike. At 43 mm it suits medium to large wrists. The brown bracelet is made of links, and you adjust the length by removing one or more of them. Our watch size guide explains how, and it is worth keeping any links you take out. A deployant clasp closes the bracelet with a click and means the watch is less likely to drop when you take it off. Total length is 24.5 cm, and the width between the lugs is 22 mm, which is the figure to note if you ever choose a replacement strap.

It is light and low-key enough for daily wear, whether you are at the office or out at the weekend.