Cheap Excellanc men's watch 38 mm green dial

Most budget quartz watches settle for a plain black or white face. This Excellanc goes a different way with a green dial set in a silver-tone case, and it is an inexpensive way to wear a bit of colour without it looking loud.

What you see on the wrist

The green dial is easy to read at a glance, and the Arabic numerals leave no room for doubt about the time. The hands carry a luminescent coating, so after a little time in the light they stay readable in a dark room. The case is round and made of metal, 38 mm across and just 7 mm thick, which keeps it low and neat under a shirt cuff. The mineral glass over the dial is a sensible choice for everyday knocks. If you are unsure whether 38 mm suits your wrist, this watch size guide will help you decide.

Strap and movement

The black synthetic leather strap closes with a pin buckle and wipes clean with a damp cloth. It measures 24 cm in total length and is 20 mm wide between the lugs, which is the figure to keep in mind if you ever want to swap it for another strap. Inside, the quartz movement keeps steady time without any winding. When the battery eventually runs low, a watchmaker can replace it and check the seals at the same time. The whole watch weighs 27 g, so you will barely notice it.

It is a simple, understated watch that fits an office day as easily as a weekend out, and the green dial gives a quiet bit of personality to an otherwise classic outfit.