Cheap men's watch Excellanc blue dial

Most budget watches settle for a plain dial and a bulky case. This Excellanc is a little more considered: a blue dial against a silver-tone case, a slim 7 mm profile and a modest 35 mm round case that sits quietly on the wrist. It is an inexpensive men's watch, but it does not look like one.

Dial and legibility

The blue dial carries Arabic numerals and white hour markers, so the time reads at a glance with no hesitation. The hands are coated with a luminescent material, which means they can be read in the dark once they have been exposed to light. Display is analogue, as you would expect.

Movement and case

Inside is a PC21 quartz movement, reliable and undemanding. The only upkeep is replacing the battery from time to time. The metal case is 35 mm across and 7 mm thick, which keeps it flat under a shirt cuff and suits slimmer wrists well. A mineral glass protects the dial in daily use, and the whole watch weighs 22 g.

Strap and clasp

The brown synthetic leather strap is supple and easy to look after. It fastens with a pin buckle, adjustable hole by hole, and the total length is 23.5 cm. The width between the lugs is 18 mm, worth noting if you ever want a replacement strap. If you like this style, you can browse more men's leather strap watches in the same spirit.

Restrained in size and colour, it pairs easily with a smart shirt or a casual jumper alike, and the blue dial adds just enough character to make it feel like your own for everyday wear.