Rose gold, mother-of-pearl and black leather: it is a classic combination, and the Mido Multifort Lady M005.007.36.101.00 executes it with real finesse. The 31mm case wears a rose gold PVD coating that glows against the shimmering white dial, while the black strap adds a crisp, tailored contrast.

The Multifort story begins in the 1930s, when Mido released one of the first watches to be anti-magnetic, shock resistant, water resistant and automatic at the same time. The brand ties the line to Sydney's Harbour Bridge, and the vertical strips running across this dial echo the bridge's suspension cables. Inside, a Swiss ETA 2671 automatic powers the hands and a date at 3 o'clock, with its Côtes de Genève rotor on view through a transparent back.

Compared with the steel bracelet version, the leather strap makes this one feel softer and a touch more evening-ready, and the folding buckle keeps it secure.

Multifort Lady Rose Gold PVD Ref. M005.007.36.101.00

• Case: 31mm stainless steel with rose gold PVD, 9.45mm thick
• Dial: white mother-of-pearl with vertical strips
• Movement: ETA 2671 self-winding, date display
• Power reserve: 38 hours
• Crystal: sapphire
• Caseback: transparent
• Lug width: 17mm
• Strap: black leather with deployment buckle

The sort of watch that looks just as good with a little black dress as with jeans and a blazer.