Two-tone watches are having a moment again, and the Mido Baroncelli II Lady M7600.9.26.1 (M76009261) shows how to do it with restraint. Gold-tone accents brighten the steel case and bracelet, while a crisp white dial keeps the whole design clean and legible.

Since 1976, Baroncelli has been Mido's collection for timeless elegance, shaped by the arches and rounded silhouettes of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 29mm women's version is slim at about 8.65mm and houses a Swiss self-winding movement with a date. The sapphire crystal resists scratches, and a display back shows the movement turning as you go about your day.

The two-tone bracelet fastens with a deployant clasp and makes the watch easy to coordinate with both silver and gold jewelry. It reads as festive without being flashy, which is what makes two-tone so versatile.

Two-tone Baroncelli II Lady, ref. M7600.9.26.1 (M76009261)

• Case: 29mm stainless steel with gold-tone PVD accents, about 8.65mm
• Dial: white with date
• Movement: Swiss automatic
• Crystal: sapphire
• Caseback: exhibition
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Bracelet: two-tone steel, deployant clasp, 15mm lugs

A little warmth, a lot of polish, and a design that stays in style.