A men's-size watch with a little sparkle is a rare thing, and the Mido Baroncelli II M8600.4.66.1 (M86004661) handles it with taste. Its white gloss dial uses gem-set hour indexes instead of plain batons, catching light just enough to feel special without tipping into flashy.

Mido has made Baroncelli its signature dress line since 1976, inspired by the rounded elegance of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 38mm all-steel version is 9.1mm thick, sized to suit a wide range of wrists and to work for both men and women who prefer a mid-sized watch. Dauphine hands and a date complete the dial. Inside runs the ETA C07.611, the base of Mido's Caliber 80, an automatic known for up to 80 hours of reserve and visible through the open caseback.

The stainless steel bracelet keeps everything bright and polished. It is a dress watch you can wear every day, and the gem-set markers make it a thoughtful anniversary or milestone gift.

Baroncelli II steel with gem-set dial, M8600.4.66.1 (M86004661)

• Case: 38mm stainless steel, 9.1mm thick
• Dial: white gloss, gem-set indexes, dauphine hands, date
• Movement: automatic, ETA C07.611 (Mido Caliber 80) base
• Crystal: sapphire
• Caseback: open, displaying the movement
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Bracelet: stainless steel, 20mm lugs

Subtle brilliance in a classic 38mm case, ready for any day.