Gold and steel is a combination with deep roots in classic watchmaking, and this two-tone Tissot Bridgeport Powermatic 80 wears that tradition well. Yellow gold PVD accents add warmth to the 40mm case and bracelet, giving the watch an heirloom feel.

The silver dial carries Roman numerals and elegant scoties-style hands, a nod to the Bridgeport line’s pocket-watch inspiration, while finely striated case flanks add texture. A date window keeps it practical. Despite its classic look, the case is slim at 9.44mm, so it slips easily under a cuff. It is a watch that feels right at a wedding, a business dinner or a holiday gathering.

The Powermatic 80 automatic provides up to 80 hours of power reserve, enough to survive a long weekend off the wrist, and you can see it working through the open caseback. With 50m water resistance, it is sturdier than it looks.

Tissot Bridgeport Powermatic 80 two-tone (T097.407.22.033.00)

• Case: 40mm stainless steel with yellow gold PVD, 9.44mm thick
• Dial: silver with Roman numerals and scoties hands
• Movement: Powermatic 80 (C07.111) automatic
• Power reserve: 80 hours
• Crystal: sapphire; open caseback
• Water resistance: 50m
• Bracelet: two-tone steel and gold PVD

A gold-and-steel classic that looks like it has a story to tell.