Named after the Swiss town where Tissot was founded in 1853, the Le Locle collection is the brand's tribute to its own roots, and this Le Locle Automatic Lady distills that heritage into a petite, sparkling package.

The black dial is the stage for a refined combination of diamond hour markers and Roman numerals at 3, 6, 9 and 12, bringing a touch of jewelry to an otherwise classic layout. Leaf-shaped hands and a date window at 3 o'clock keep it functional. Inside beats a Swiss automatic ETA 2671, a small self-winding caliber made specifically for ladies' watches, so the watch keeps itself wound simply by being worn.

At 25.3mm wide and 8.4mm thick, it wears delicately, and the stainless steel bracelet with butterfly clasp sits as comfortably as fine jewelry. The black and steel palette works in any setting, from boardroom to cocktail hour.

Le Locle Automatic Lady details: T41.1.183.56

• Reference: T41.1.183.56 (also listed as T41118356)
• Case: stainless steel, 25.3mm, 8.4mm thick
• Movement: Swiss automatic ETA 2671
• Dial: black with diamond hour markers and Roman numerals, date at 3 o'clock
• Crystal: scratch-resistant sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Bracelet: stainless steel, 12mm lug width, butterfly clasp

A small piece of Tissot's hometown history, with diamonds for good measure.