Cheap Excellanc men's watch 38.5 mm black faux leather strap

Most budget watches stop at telling the time. This Excellanc goes a little further: the hands carry a luminescent coating, so you can still read them when the lights go down. It is a men's quartz watch with a black dial, a silver-tone metal case and a black faux leather strap, and at this price it is honestly inexpensive.

What you see on the wrist

The round case measures 38.5 mm across and 7.5 mm thick, a slim and comfortable size on most men's wrists. If you are unsure how it will sit on yours, our watch size guide will help you decide. The black dial keeps things clear, with Arabic numerals so you can read the time at a glance, even when you are on the move. The mineral glass over the dial adds a bit of everyday toughness.

Quartz movement, no fuss

Inside is a quartz movement (PC21) with an analogue display. It needs no winding and no daily attention, only a new battery from time to time. The luminescent hands charge up in the light and glow softly in the dark, which is handy for checking the time at night without reaching for your phone.

A strap that is easy to live with

The black faux leather strap wipes clean with a damp cloth, so it copes with ordinary daily wear without any special care. It closes with a classic pin buckle, and the width between the lugs is 18 mm, which is the measurement to note if you ever want to swap it for another strap. The watch weighs just 23 g, so you will barely notice it is there.

With its silver-tone case and black dial, it fits in anywhere, from the office to a weekend out, and goes with almost any outfit you throw at it.