There is something calming about a mother-of-pearl dial, and in the Mido Commander Lady M016.230.16.111.80 it is set against the precise, sporty geometry of a Commander case. That contrast between soft and structured is exactly what makes this 33mm automatic so wearable.

Mido launched the Commander in 1959 and has never stopped making it; the brand describes the case's rounded lines as an homage to the Eiffel Tower. When Mido added this lady's model, it chose a satin-finished steel case with a polished bezel and kept serious mechanics inside. The Swiss ETA 2836-2 automatic powers a day and date at 3 o'clock, and its rotor is finished with Côtes de Genève and blued screws.

The domed, faceted sapphire crystal catches light at the edges, and the black leather strap with folding clasp keeps the look polished for both work and evenings out.

Mido Commander Lady M016.230.16.111.80 Specifications

• Diameter: 33mm stainless steel, satin and polished
• Dial: white mother-of-pearl, Super-LumiNova hands and markers
• Movement: ETA 2836-2 self-winding, 28,800 vph
• Power reserve: 38 hours minimum
• Calendar: day and date
• Crystal: domed faceted sapphire
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Strap: black leather with steel folding clasp

Gentle on the eye, solid in construction, and backed by more than sixty years of Commander history.