There is something irresistibly traditional about a silver Roman-numeral dial on black leather, and the Tissot Carson Premium Automatic Lady T122.207.16.033.00 does this pairing with real finesse. It looks like a watch that could have been handed down, yet it is powered by modern Swiss automatic watchmaking.

The sunburst silver dial catches light softly behind a domed sapphire crystal, and the Roman numerals give it a graceful, classical rhythm. Tissot's double gadroon bezel surrounds the dial with a stepped, polished frame that is the visual signature of the Carson Premium line. The ETA 2671 self-winding movement ticks inside, on view through a see-through caseback.

The black leather strap makes this the dressiest of the 30mm Carsons, lighter on the wrist than a bracelet and perfect for evenings, interviews and formal events. It is also an easy watch to swap onto other 15mm straps when you want a new look.

Carson Premium Automatic Lady on leather, T122.207.16.033.00

• 30mm stainless steel case, 9.48mm high
• Silver sunburst dial with Roman numerals and date
• ETA 2671 Swiss automatic movement
• Domed sapphire with antireflective coating
• Display caseback
• Water resistance: 50m
• Black leather strap, pin buckle, 15mm lug width

A forever-classic look, built to keep ticking for years.