Cheap Excellanc men's watch 38 mm faux leather strap

A white dial set in a gold-tone case and paired with a brown strap is a combination that sits quietly well with navy knitwear, a grey suit or a crisp white shirt with the sleeves turned back. This Excellanc men's watch keeps things simple and genuinely inexpensive: a round 38 mm case, an analogue display and a quartz movement.

Dial and case

The white dial gives a clean, direct reading, with Arabic numerals marking the hours so there is never any doubt about the time. The case is metal in a gold-tone finish, 38 mm across and 10 mm thick, which keeps it slim enough to slide under a cuff. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would. If you are unsure whether 38 mm suits your wrist, our watch size guide will help you decide. The watch weighs 36 g.

Strap and clasp

The strap is brown faux leather and wipes clean with a damp cloth. It closes with a pin buckle clasp, the traditional fastening for a dress-style watch. The width between the lugs is 18 mm, which is the figure to know if you ever want to swap the strap, and the total length is 22.5 cm.

Quartz movement

Inside is a quartz movement, reliable and undemanding. There is nothing to wind: when the battery runs down, you simply replace it.

With its faux leather strap and warm gold-tone case, this is a watch for the office and for smarter evenings, where it adds a little colour without drawing too much attention.