Gold on a dive watch is a statement with a long history, and this Tissot Seastar 1000 makes it in a modern, approachable way. The 40mm case is finished in yellow gold-tone PVD, contrasted with a black sunray dial and a black rubber strap, so it looks rich without feeling precious.

The PVD finish is what sets it apart from the steel Seastars. It gives the slim case a warm glow that catches the light differently from polished steel, while the black dial and strap keep the overall look sporty. Nothing about the gold finish compromises the tool-watch spec: the case is rated to 300 meters, the crown and caseback screw down, and the bezel rotates anti-clockwise for timing dives or parking meters.

At 9.97mm thick, it is one of the slimmer divers you can buy, and the Swiss quartz movement keeps it accurate with almost no upkeep. The rubber strap is comfortable in heat and water, ideal for vacations, pool days and evenings out in warm climates.

Gold-Tone Tissot Seastar 1000 40mm, T120.410.27.051.00

• Case: 316L stainless steel with yellow gold-tone PVD, 40mm, 9.97mm
• Bezel: unidirectional rotating, mineral ring
• Dial: black sunray with luminous index markers, date
• Crystal: sapphire with double anti-reflective coating
• Movement: Swiss quartz, ETA F06.412, end-of-life indicator
• Strap: black rubber with pin buckle, 20mm
• Water resistance: 300 meters

A warm, confident take on the everyday diver.