Two-tone watches went out of fashion for a while; now they are back, and the Mido Belluna M001.431.22.031.00 shows why. Gold-tone accents set against a silver dial and polished steel give this 40mm automatic warmth and presence without tipping into flash.

Belluna has been one of Mido's dress collections since 2008, built on the restrained geometry of Art Deco design. The case is classic round steel with a gold-colored finish on key surfaces, and the bracelet alternates tones so it works with either yellow or white metal jewelry. The silver dial stays legible and clean, with a day-and-date window at 3 o'clock.

Inside is a Swiss ETA self-winding movement, so there is no battery to replace, only a watch that keeps running as long as you wear it. A sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance make it as sensible as it is handsome.

Belluna Two-Tone M001.431.22.031.00 Specs

• Case: 40mm stainless steel with two-tone finish
• Dial: silver, day and date at 3 o'clock
• Movement: Swiss automatic ETA 2836-2
• Power reserve: around 40 hours
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 100 m
• Bracelet: two-tone stainless steel with deployant clasp

Pick it when you want a mechanical watch that feels a little more celebratory than plain steel.