Primatic – bordeaux/gold

A mechanical watch usually keeps its energy level private. The MeisterSinger Primatic does not. A power-reserve scale runs across the lower half of the dial so you always know how much winding is left, which the brand describes as being able to trust your time.

The Primatic pairs that indicator with the single-hand display MeisterSinger has built its case on since 2001: one long needle hand sweeping a five-minute scale, showing the hour and your progress through it, almost to the minute. There is a date window beside 3 o'clock and no seconds hand at all, which is the point. The design carries an iF Design Award.

This is the 365 dial in sunburst bordeaux with gold. The sunburst finish shifts the depth of the red as your wrist moves, gold markings hold the dial together, and the brown strap on 20 mm lugs keeps it warm-toned throughout. The case is 41.5 mm stainless steel, rated 5 bar, with a Sellita SW270 automatic driving hand, date and power reserve.

Rich in color but calm in layout, it suits someone who wants information on the dial without a busy face.

Perfect for: bordeaux and burgundy dial watch buyers, power reserve indicator fans, shoppers seeking a distinctive 41.5 mm automatic.