Gray is the connoisseur’s dial color: less predictable than black, more serious than blue, and remarkably good at matching whatever you wear. On the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Powermatic 80 39mm, an anthracite-gray sunray dial gives the watch a cool, modern edge while the polished steel keeps it elegant.

Faceted silver indexes and slim hands stand out cleanly against the darker background, and a date at six o’clock preserves the dial’s symmetry. The gently domed sapphire crystal and rounded case are subtle nods to the classic dress watches that inspired the collection, which is named after the Le Locle street where Tissot founded its factory in 1907.

The Powermatic 80 automatic movement provides up to 80 hours of power reserve and a Nivachron balance spring for resistance to magnetic fields, all on view through a see-through caseback. The steel bracelet releases quickly for strap changes, and the 39mm, 11.2mm case is water resistant to 50 meters.

Chemin des Tourelles 39mm anthracite, ref. T139.807.11.061.00

• Case: 39mm stainless steel, 11.2mm tall, 20mm lugs
• Dial: anthracite gray with faceted silver indexes and date
• Movement: Swiss automatic Powermatic 80 with Nivachron spring
• Power reserve: 80 hours
• Crystal: domed, anti-reflective sapphire
• Caseback: see-through
• Water resistance: 50m
• Bracelet: steel, quick-release, butterfly clasp

Modern, versatile and quietly sophisticated, the gray T139.807.11.061.00 is a smart pick for someone who already owns a black or blue watch.