Yellow gold, an ivory dial and brown leather: it is the classic formula for a vintage dress watch, and the Tissot Classic Dream Powermatic 80 gets it just right. The look recalls the gold watches of the 1950s and 60s, but with a thoroughly modern automatic movement inside.

The case is stainless steel coated in yellow gold PVD, which gives it a rich, even color and durable finish. The ivory sunburst dial carries stick-and-dot markers and faceted Dauphine hands, and a date window keeps it practical. Powering it all is the Powermatic 80, which runs for up to 80 hours between wearings and uses a Nivachron balance spring for added resistance to magnetism.

At 40mm and 10.23mm thick, it has classic dress-watch proportions. The brown leather strap complements the warm tones and makes this an outstanding choice for weddings, anniversaries or a gift that marks a milestone.

Gold-tone Classic Dream automatic, ref. T158.407.36.261.00

• Reference: T158.407.36.261.00
• Case: stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating, 40mm, 10.23mm thick
• Movement: Swiss automatic Powermatic 80 with Nivachron
• Power reserve: up to 80 hours
• Dial: ivory sunburst, stick and dot markers, Dauphine hands, date
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 50 meters
• Strap: brown leather, 20mm lug width

Golden-age style, powered for the modern day.