Some watches win you over with restraint. The Longines Flagship L4.774.4.57.6 is one of them, a 35.6 mm all-steel automatic with a black dial and diamond hour markers. It is the most understated of the diamond-set Flagships, and arguably the most versatile.

Without any gold on the case or bracelet, the diamonds become the only accent, and against black they stand out with a cool, modern sparkle. The look owes a lot to the Flagship's long history at Longines, where the line has served as a refined everyday watch since the late 1950s: round case, gently curved lugs and a dial that never shouts.

Inside, the Longines L619 automatic caliber powers the hours, minutes, central seconds and date at 3 o'clock, with roughly 42 hours of reserve. At 35.6 mm it works as a classic-sized men's dress watch or a bold, sporty-chic choice for women, and the steel bracelet makes it easy to wear every day.

Flagship Steel Black Diamond, L4.774.4.57.6

• Case: polished stainless steel, 35.6 mm
• Dial: black with diamond hour markers and date window
• Movement: Longines L619 automatic, approx. 42-hour power reserve
• Crystal: scratch-resistant sapphire
• Water resistance: 30 meters
• Bracelet: polished stainless steel with folding clasp

Black, steel and a little sparkle: an easy way to wear diamonds every day.