Small seconds subdials are a detail usually found on far more expensive dress watches, which is exactly why the Tissot Le Locle Automatic Small Second is such an appealing piece. It takes the familiar Le Locle look and adds a dedicated seconds register at 6 o’clock for a more traditional, almost pocket-watch layout.

This two-tone version mixes stainless steel with yellow gold PVD elements on the case and bracelet, giving it the classic gold-and-steel look of a mid-century gentleman’s watch. The silver dial keeps a clean, balanced arrangement of markers, while the separate seconds subdial keeps the main hands uncluttered and easy to read.

Power comes from an ETA 2825-2 self-winding movement, and the 39.3mm case measures 11.5mm thick, giving the watch a reassuring presence on the wrist without feeling oversized.

Le Locle Automatic Small Second, ref. T006.428.22.038.01

• Case: 39.3mm stainless steel with yellow gold PVD accents, 11.5mm thick
• Dial: silver with small seconds subdial at 6
• Movement: ETA 2825-2 Swiss automatic
• Crystal: sapphire
• Caseback: see-through
• Water resistance: 30m
• Bracelet: two-tone steel and gold PVD with folding clasp

A gold-and-steel classic with a complication detail that collectors appreciate.