Gold watches from the 1970s had a confident glow that never really went out of style, and the Tissot PRX 35mm in yellow gold PVD brings that energy back in a modern, everyday-proof package. It looks like a vintage find, yet it is a brand-new Swiss watch with a sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance.

The secret is the finish. The 316L stainless steel case and integrated bracelet are coated with yellow gold PVD, a hard, thin layer bonded to the steel, so you get the warm color without the weight or upkeep of solid gold. Tissot pairs it with a champagne dial, which keeps the look tonal and soft rather than flashy. A Swiss quartz movement with date runs reliably for long stretches, and its end-of-life indicator lets you know when a battery change is due.

The 35mm case, only 9.6mm thick, makes this a natural choice for a smaller wrist or for anyone who wants a gold watch that reads as jewelry and timepiece at once. Stack it with bracelets or wear it alone; it does both.

Golden PRX 35mm Details (T137.210.33.021.00)

• Case: 35mm 316L steel with yellow gold PVD coating, plated bezel
• Profile: 9.6mm thick, 11mm between the lugs
• Movement: Swiss quartz, three hands with date, battery end-of-life indicator
• Dial: champagne with index markers; luminous hands
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 10 bar (100m)
• Bracelet: gold-tone PVD steel, quick-release, butterfly clasp with push-buttons

Seventies glamour, scaled down and made for daily wear.