A power reserve indicator tells you at a glance how much energy is left in your automatic watch, and on the Mido Baroncelli Power Reserve M027.428.11.013.00 it is integrated so discreetly that the dial stays perfectly classical.

The white grained dial is decorated with polished applied Roman numerals, and the reserve gauge sits neatly within the layout alongside the date. It is a useful feature for anyone who rotates between several watches, because you can see whether this one needs a few turns of the crown before you put it on. The automatic movement is based on the ETA 2897, with around 42 hours of autonomy, visible through a see-through caseback.

The case measures 40mm and only 9.2mm thick, and the polished steel bracelet with folding clasp gives it a crisp, dressy feel. True to the Baroncelli spirit, inspired by Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the details are refined rather than showy.

Mido Baroncelli Power Reserve steel (M027.428.11.013.00)

• Case: 40mm stainless steel, 9.2mm thick, 20mm lugs
• Dial: white grained with polished Roman numerals
• Indications: hours, minutes, seconds, date and power reserve
• Movement: automatic based on ETA 2897
• Power reserve: about 42 hours
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 30m
• Bracelet: stainless steel with folding clasp

A classic watch that always tells you how much power is left.