A crystal-set bezel, a pale sunray dial, and a star cut into the middle of it where the balance turns. The burgundy strap is what stops the whole thing being predictable — it is a deeper, more grown-up colour than the pinks and nudes this style usually gets. \n Case and Wrist Presence \n Round, 34mm, rose gold tone, with a full ring of small clear crystals set into the bezel. The case is slim and the lugs are short, so the watch sits close and the strap curves away almost immediately. Thirty-four millimetres suits most wrists — enough dial to read without effort, small enough to wear alongside bracelets. \n Dial and Legibility \n Silver-white with a fine sunray brushing, Roman numerals at three, six and nine and slim rose gold batons at the remaining hours. The eagle and Meccanico sit at twelve. Just below the centre, a star-shaped aperture opens onto the balance wheel and part of the escapement. The hands are long and very fine, which keeps the dial elegant; combined with a bright bezel and a pale dial it means the watch reads best out of direct glare. \n Movement and Functions \n Hours, minutes and seconds, with the balance on show through the star. No date window, so nothing interrupts the dial and nothing needs setting at the end of a short month. \n Strap, Clasp and Fit \n Burgundy leather with a fine lizard-pattern press, narrow through the middle and fitted into rose gold-tone keepers at the lugs. Textured leather like this holds up better than a smooth finish because the grain disguises small marks, but the colour is the thing to protect — deep reds fade in sunlight faster than browns and blacks do. Store it out of a sunny window and it keeps its depth. \n Who This Watch Suits \n Someone who wants sparkle on the bezel but not on the dial, and a strap colour with some character. It dresses up easily for an evening and still looks considered with a jersey and jeans. \n Care and Maintenance \n No water rating is printed on the dial, so keep it dry, and remember the leather suffers before the case does. Put the watch on after perfume and hand cream. Use a soft dry brush around the set crystals rather than a cloth, which catches on the settings. Wipe the strap with a barely damp cloth and never soak it. \n Technical Specifications \n Case diameter 34mm Case shape Round Case tone Rose gold, crystal-set bezel Dial Silver, Roman numerals, star-shaped balance aperture Strap Burgundy lizard-embossed leather Collection Meccanico Reference AR60044 \n Buying With Confidence \n A 24-month international manufacturer warranty covers the movement, excluding battery and normal wear. It ships new and unworn in its original box with the manufacturer’s paperwork, nationwide with tracking, and can be returned unworn in its original packaging under the Consumer Protection Act. The seconds hand passes over the star once a minute and briefly hides the balance behind it.