Excellanc men's watch 40 mm black faux leather strap cheap

Inside the 40 mm metal case of this Excellanc men's watch sits a plain quartz movement, the kind that keeps time without winding or setting routines, and it sits under a mineral glass. The case is finished in anthracite, a dark grey that sits comfortably beside the black strap.

What drives it

Quartz means the watch ticks along on a battery and nothing else. When the battery runs flat, you swap it for a new one and carry on. For a watch this inexpensive, that simplicity is part of the appeal.

Reading the time

The dial is white and the display is analogue, with Arabic numerals around the edge. Hands against a clean white background make for a quick, no-fuss glance, even when you are in a hurry.

Size and build

The round case measures 40 mm across and 9 mm thick, a proportion that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized or lost. The case is metal, and the thin profile helps it slide under a shirt cuff.

Strap and fit

The strap is black faux leather, soft to wear and easy to wipe clean. It closes with a pin buckle, so you adjust the fit hole by hole. Total length is 24 cm, and the gap between the lugs is 20 mm, which is the number to note if you ever want a spare strap. If you like this look, have a browse through our men's leather strap watches for similar styles.

Understated and light on the wrist, this is a watch you stop noticing after a few minutes, which is exactly what you want on a working day. The black strap and white dial slot easily into office outfits, and the simple quartz movement means there is nothing to fiddle with when you head out the door.