Cheap Excellanc watch for men 40 mm green dial

The first thing you notice is the strap: soft synthetic leather in brown that bends easily around the wrist and needs nothing more than a wipe to stay tidy. Paired with a silver-colour metal case and a green dial, the Excellanc is a men's quartz watch that looks more considered than its price suggests, and yes, it is an inexpensive one.

Dial and movement

The green dial is easy to read at a glance, and the Arabic numerals mean you never have to count markers to know the time. Inside, the quartz movement keeps steady time without any winding or fuss. When the battery eventually runs down, have it replaced by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals while the case is open. The display is analogue, in a round case.

Case, strap and fit

The case measures 40 mm across and 8 mm thick, a size that suits most men's wrists without looking oversized. If you are unsure, our watch size guide will help you decide. The mineral glass protects the dial through daily knocks. The whole watch weighs 27 g, so you will barely feel it on your arm.

The strap closes with a pin buckle, adjustable hole by hole until it sits just right. The width between the lugs is 20 mm, worth noting if you ever want to fit a replacement strap, and the full length is 24 cm.

This is a watch for every day, at the office and at the weekend alike. Its plain styling lets the green dial do the talking, and it stays comfortable enough to forget you are wearing it.