Petite doesn't have to mean pale. The Mido Baroncelli Lady M7600.4.68.1 (M76004681) brings a bold black dial to a compact 29mm steel case, a combination that feels modern, crisp and a touch more assertive than the usual white-dialed dress watch.

Mido's Baroncelli family began in 1976 and has always stood for refined, architecture-inspired design, specifically the rounded forms of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. This version is polished stainless steel from case to bracelet, with a slim profile that sits comfortably under a cuff. The movement is a Swiss automatic that winds as you wear it and tracks the date, and the sapphire caseback puts it on display.

A steel bracelet with a deployant clasp makes it a true everyday companion, easy to wear and easy to care for. If you like the idea of a dress watch that also looks at home with sneakers and a leather jacket, this one fits the bill.

Black-dial Baroncelli Lady M7600.4.68.1 (M76004681)

• Case: 29mm polished stainless steel, slim profile
• Dial: black, date window
• Movement: Swiss automatic, self-winding
• Crystal: sapphire
• Caseback: see-through sapphire
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Bracelet: stainless steel, deployant clasp

Small, strong and stylish, a black-dial Baroncelli for every occasion.