Cheap men's watch Excellanc 35 mm black faux leather strap

Black strap, white dial and gold-tone accents: this Excellanc is the sort of watch that sits happily with a crisp white shirt, a dark jumper or a plain tee and jeans. It is a 35 mm quartz men's watch with a round case, and at this price it is an inexpensive way to add a smart piece to your rotation.

A dial you can read without thinking

The white dial keeps things clear, with Arabic numerals and gold-tone hour markers. The hands carry a luminescent coating, so after some time in the light they stay visible in the dark. It is an analogue display, nothing fussy, just the time.

Size and feel on the wrist

The metal case in a gold-tone finish measures 35 mm across and 7 mm thick. That makes it slim enough to slip under a shirt cuff and a comfortable fit if you have a smaller wrist. If you are unsure what suits you, our watch size guide will help you decide. The mineral glass resists scratches better than plastic would.

Movement and strap

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement, which keeps accurate time without any winding or upkeep. When the battery eventually runs low, have it changed by a watchmaker, who can also check the seals. The black faux leather strap wipes clean with a damp cloth and closes with a pin buckle, adjustable hole by hole. It is 18 mm wide between the lugs, worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap, and 23.5 cm long overall.

Understated but not dull, this is a watch you will quickly stop noticing on your wrist, apart from the warm glint of the gold-tone case when it catches the light.