A gold-and-steel automatic with a 72-hour power reserve is a lot of watch, and the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic delivers it in a refined 42mm package. It is aimed at the wearer who wants the polish of a traditional dress watch with the convenience of a movement that keeps running over a long weekend off the wrist.

The Swissmatic caliber is Tissot's modern automatic, assembled with an emphasis on durability and fitted with a Nivachron balance spring that resists magnetic fields from phones, laptops and bag clasps. You can watch it work through the see-through caseback. Up front, a silver dial with stick markers and gold-toned hands mirrors the two-tone bracelet, where yellow gold PVD links run between brushed steel.

At 11.5mm thick it has a confident, substantial feel, and the deployant clasp with push-button release keeps it comfortable through a full day at the office.

Classic Dream Swissmatic specs, ref. T129.407.22.031.01

• Reference: T129.407.22.031.01
• Case: 316L stainless steel with yellow gold PVD accents, 42mm, 11.5mm thick
• Movement: Swiss automatic Swissmatic with Nivachron balance spring
• Power reserve: up to 72 hours
• Dial: silver with stick markers and gold-toned hands
• Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating
• Caseback: see-through
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Bracelet: two-tone steel and yellow gold PVD with push-button deployant clasp

Classic two-tone style, backed by a thoroughly modern automatic.