Warm rose gold, crisp white enamel-like gloss and a slim black strap: the Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five in reference M039.007.36.013.00 is a tiny watch with a big sense of occasion. Its 25mm case recalls the dainty dress watches of past decades, but the build is thoroughly modern.

Mido's Baroncelli line dates to 1976 and borrows its soft curves from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, a landmark of glass vaults and polished stone. Here the steel case is finished in rose gold-colored PVD, which frames a white dial with applied Roman numerals and slender dauphine hands, plus a discreet date. A Swiss self-winding movement keeps it going from the motion of your wrist, and the sapphire crystal is treated to cut glare.

Mido pairs this version with a semi-matte black leather strap and a folding clasp, which gives the warm metal a striking contrast and keeps the watch secure. It is the kind of piece that reads as jewelry first and a timekeeper second, a lovely gift or a first mechanical watch for someone who prefers petite proportions.

Lady Twenty Five in rose gold PVD: M039.007.36.013.00

• Size: 25mm round case
• Case finish: stainless steel with rose gold PVD
• Dial: white, applied Roman numerals, date display
• Movement: Swiss automatic (self-winding)
• Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
• Water resistance: 50 meters (5 bar)
• Strap: semi-matte black leather with folding clasp

Small in size, generous in charm, and ready for anything on the calendar.