Mido Ocean Star – Inspired By Architecture 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Reference M026.430.17.041.01

June 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

2022 marks 20 years of Mido’s passion for architecture. The third creation of an anniversary series encompassing five models, the Ocean Star Inspired By Architecture reliably accompanies the most remarkable expeditions at sea, just like the monument that inspired it – the Europa Point Lighthouse, located in the Strait of Gibraltar.

Each watch from the limited series of 1,841 timepieces – chosen to commemorate the year the monument engraved on its case back was built – is delivered in a special dedicated presentation box, accompanied by a medallion.

Created in 2002, the All Dial collection was the first to evoke one of ancient Rome’s most famous monuments in its design: the immense Colosseum amphitheatre. Ever since, the art of architecture has been written into the creative DNA of Mido and has influenced all of its collections. Just as the Europa Point Lighthouse acts as a landmark on the Mediterranean Sea, the high-performance, reliable Ocean Star also supports seafarers in their quests.

The unidirectional rotating bezel with a blue aluminium ring tops the dial in a matching ‘velvet’ finish. The shape of the index at 12 o’clock, adorned with a touch of red, recalls the silhouette of the lighthouse which was built to guide men embarking on new maritime conquests. The Super-LumiNova® dot, meanwhile, evokes the light that safely guides them.

The day and date indications can be read off in an aperture at 3 o’clock. To ensure a flawless display, even underwater and at night, the bezel, indexes and hands are adorned with white Super-LumiNova®.

The varnished red tip of the seconds hand, enables the wearer to accurately track how much time has elapsed. The same red has been chosen for the stitching adorning the blue fabric strap with rolled edges, in a subtle nod to the lighthouse’s characteristic red stripe.

The new Ocean Star Inspired By Architecture is powered by the Caliber 80, a next-generation automatic mechanical movement that has been carefully decorated according to watchmaking tradition. It offers up to 80 hours of autonomy.
The look of this anniversary Ocean Star is highlighted by the satin-finished steel chosen for its round 42.5 mm diameter case.

Equipped with a screwed case back (five screws) and a screwed crown, this sports watch is water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft). A representation of the Europa Point Lighthouse is engraved on the steel case back and similarly adorns the commemorative medallion that is delivered with this limited edition.

In 2022, Mido is celebrating 20 years of passion for architecture. Sporty and seafaring with its blue diving aesthetic and touches of red, the Ocean Star Limited Edition pays tribute to the Europa Point Lighthouse as an unfailing ally of men at sea.

Technical details

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD + day. Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with blue aluminium ring and silver-coloured markings, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, Ø42.5 mm, 2 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, screwed case back and crown. Case back decorated with the Europa Point lighthouse. Limited edition xxxx/1841, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

Dial
Blue, ‘Velvet’ finish, polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.

Hands
Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central grooves and white Super-LumiNova®, seconds hand with red varnished tip and white Super-LumiNova®.

Strap
Blue fabric with rolled edges and red stitching, pin buckle in satin-finished and polished stainless steel.

Mido Commander Icône with Olive-Green Dial, Reference M031.631.11.091.00

June 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido presents a new olive-green dial version of the Commander Icône watch. The dynamic look of this new model is perfectly complemented by its integrated satin-finished steel case and strap, a first in this collection.

The Mido Commander Icône automatic watch is equipped with the Caliber 80, a finely decorated, COSC-certified, high-precision movement with autonomy of up to 80 hours and a silicon balance-spring.

The new olive green dial of the Commander Icône with its shimmering reflections is presented in a robust satin-finished steel case with a diameter of 42 mm, extended by an integrated metal strap for unparalleled comfort.

The faceted and domed sapphire crystal protects this understated and modern display, which is punctuated by polished applied indexes and flat diamond-cut hour, minute and seconds hands.

The white Super-LumiNova® coating applied to the indexes offers perfect legibility both day and night. The day and date display at 3 o’clock completes this refreshing dial.

The Commander Icône houses a high-precision movement: the Caliber 80, with a comfortable power reserve of up to 80 hours and a silicon balance-spring for precision and reliability.

This finely decorated COSC-certified chronometer, with blued screws and an oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo, offers hours, minutes, seconds, date and day functions on the dial side. On the reverse, it can be admired through the screwed sapphire crystal case back.

The Mido Commander Icône watch is water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft).

Technical details

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 Si (ETA C07.821 base), COSC-certified chronometer, 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph, silicon balance-spring, decorative disc with Si logo on the balance bridge. Finely decorated chronometer movement with blued screws, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and Mido logo. Functions: HMSD+Day. Adjusted in 5 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Case
Satin-finished stainless steel, Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, faceted and domed sapphire crystal, screwed transparent case back revealing the finely decorated chronometer movement, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft).

Dial
Olive Green, sunray satin-finished, polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock

Hands
Flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® for easy readability at night, flat diamond-cut seconds hand

Strap
Stainless steel, satin-finished integrated strap

Mido Commander Gradient, Reference M021.407.11.411.01

June 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido’s new Commander Gradient watch features a stainless steel case and a transparent, gradient dial that offers the view of self-winding movement beating inside.

The instantly recognisable lines of the Mido Commander collection pay tribute to the inimitable silhouette of the Eiffel Tower. With a satin-finished case highlighted by a slender bezel, its round shape echoes the arches of the monument, while the rectangular indexes and hands complete with polished metal bars, recall the tower’s iron lattice.

Classic know-how takes on an ultra-contemporary look with the transparent dial of the Commander Gradient, which immerses the eye in watchmaking mechanics. Adorned with an original gradient smoky effect, the dial becomes increasingly opaque around the edges while the date at 3 o’clock stands out perfectly against the aperture’s white background.

The polished hour indexes and the diamond-cut hour and minute hands are clearly visible, even at night, thanks to their white Super-LumiNova® coating.

The seconds hand is coated in the same white and instantly stands out against the smoky background of the dial. A faceted and domed sapphire crystal further enhances the readability of the display.

The Commander Gradient in steel comes with a polished bezel, 40 mm satin-finished case and satin-finished metal strap with folding clasp. With a screwed case back, the Commander Gradient offers water-resistance of up to 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

While the mechanism can be seen from the front, it can also be admired through the transparent case back. Geneva stripes decorate the Caliber 80’s oscillating weight. Once fully wound, this movement offers a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Technical details

Model: Mido Commander Gradient, Reference M021.407.11.411.01

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.611 base), 11½’’’, Ø25,60 mm, height: 4,74 mm, 25 jewels, 21.600 vph.Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Case
Satin-finished stainless steel, polished bezel, Ø40 mm, 3 pieces, faceted and domed sapphire crystal, screwed case back, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

Dial
Acrylic, tinted blue, transparent in the centre and increasingly opaque (gradient effect), polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Date aperture at 3 o’clock

Hands
Flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility at night
Flat diamond-cut seconds hand

Strap
Satin-finished stainless steel

Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five

June 13, 2022 MasterHorologer

The new Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five watch features a delicate 25 mm diameter steel case and a midnight blue dial, illuminated by 12 diamond hour-markers. The watch is equipped with the automatic Mido Caliber 48 (ETA C26.111 base).

The intense blue of Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five’s finely sunray satin-finished dial plays with the light. These deep shades are beautifully paired with the shimmering diamond hour-hours.

Elegant faceted dauphine-style hands and a diamond-cut flat central seconds hand hover over this sleek display, complemented by a date as practical as it is discreet, positioned at 3 o’ clock.

Everything is harmoniously incorporated inside the polished steel case, its 25mm in diameter presenting graceful and balanced lines. The sapphire crystal glass has an antireflective treatment on both sides, enhancing this elegant display and its perfect readability.

In addition to its sophisticated finishes and oscillating weight embellished with Côtes de Genève and the Mido logo, the Calibre 48 offers a power reserve of up to 48 hours.

This modern self-winding movement is visible through the transparent case back. It also provides excellent accuracy thanks to the Nivachron™ balance-spring, protecting it from magnetic fields, shocks, wear and tear.

The Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five watch is water resistant up to 5 bars (50 m/165 feet). This model comes fitted on a polished stainless steel bracelet.

The Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five watch is also available in a rose-gold PVD case version with a semi-matt black leather strap.

Technical details

Model: Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five
Reference: M039.007.11.046.00

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 48 (ETA C26.111 base), 7¾’’, Ø17.20 mm, height: 4.80 mm, 24 jewels, 28,800 vph, Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 48 hours of power reserve.

Case
Polished stainless steel, Ø25 mm, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

Dial
Blue sunray satin-finished
Date aperture at 3 o’clock 12 diamonds

Hands
Faceted dauphine-style hour and minute hands
Flat diamond-cut central seconds hand

Bracelet
Polished stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo (reference M038.436.11.061.00)

April 13, 2022May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand Mido draws its inspiration for the Multifort collection from the architecture of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The new Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo watch showcases the heart of its automatic movement by revealing its finely skeletonised plate. The timepiece shows a strong architectural influence with Geneva stripes adorning its unique anthracite-coloured face.

The skeletonised movement plate of the Multifort Skeleton Vertigo reveals its ultra-high-performance mechanism. For a cutting-edge look into its smallest details, its vertical Geneva stripes coated in an intense shade of anthracite are punctuated by faceted indexes adorned with white Super-LumiNova® and a central minute track in relief.

Three-sided hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® and a flat diamond-cut seconds hand float over this display, which is both hypnotic and clear to read.

The Multifort Skeleton Vertigo has a 42 mm diameter case with a screwed case back and crown, and a strap with a folding clasp, both in satin-finished steel. The sapphire crystal features an anti-reflective treatment on both sides and helps accentuate the dynamic lines of the case, which is water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m/330 ft).

Echoing the dial’s decoration and opening onto the skeletonised movement plate, the transparent case back reveals the finely decorated automatic movement and its oscillating weight adorned with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. The Caliber 80 defies time with a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

The movement is fitted with a Nivachron™ balance-spring, a material that noticeably reduces the effect of magnetic fields on the watch’s rate while offering excellent resistance to shocks and ageing.

Mido also presents three other Multifort Skeleton Vertigo models: in steel or with rose gold-coloured PVD treatment, on semi-matt brown leather straps, and a version with black PVD coating, touches of Mido orange and a fabric strap.

Technical details

Model: Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.631 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 4.86 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph., Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. HMS Functions. Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Case
Stainless steel, Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti‑reflective treatment on both sides, transparent case back revealing the finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, engraved serial number, screwed case back and crown, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft).

Dial
Anthracite, vertical Geneva stripes, individually applied faceted indexes adorned with white Super-LumiNova®.
Hands: Three-sided hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®, flat diamond-cut seconds hand.

Strap
Strap and folding clasp in satin-finished stainless steel

Mido Baroncelli Heritage Lady, Reference M027.207.36.266.00

March 27, 2022May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

The new Baroncelli Heritage Lady watch from Mido caters to contemporary tastes while remaining classically elegant and light.

Its radiant grained ivory-coloured dial is punctuated by 12 diamond hour-markers, while the date discreetly records the passing of the days in an aperture at 3 o’clock. The rose gold-coloured hour and minute hands are two-sided – one sandblasted, one diamond-cut – and contrast wonderfully with the blued-steel seconds hand.

This sophisticated display is underscored by the extreme finesse of the round 33 mm diameter case. On the bezel, the Baroncelli Heritage collection’s characteristic double gadroon further accentuates the extreme elegance of its refined lines. This classical look is completed by the Baroncelli Heritage logo and enhanced by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The Baroncelli Heritage Lady hosts a self-winding mechanical movement introduced for the first time at Mido. The Caliber 72 offers a power reserve of up to 72 hours and is fitted with a Nivachron™ balance-spring for remarkable accuracy. The sapphire case back reveals this finely decorated movement, with blued screws and an oscillating weight adorned with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo.

A semi-matt black strap in crocodile-look genuine cow leather with rolled edges provides one final chic touch, fastened with a rose gold-coloured pin buckle.

Mido is also presenting two other interpretations of the Baroncelli Heritage Lady: the first with a two-tone case and bracelet, in steel with rose gold-coloured PVD treatment, and the second in an all-steel version.

Both variations come with a polished 9-row metal bracelet that offers unparalleled comfort while remaining reliable in any situation and can handle a pressure of 3 bar (30 m/100 ft).

Technical details

Model: Mido Baroncelli Heritage Lady

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 72 (ETA A31.111 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 3.85 mm, 21 jewels, 25,200 vph, Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement with blued screws, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted in 4 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 72 hours of power reserve.

Case
Polished stainless steel with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment, Ø33 mm, 3 parts, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent sapphire crystal case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft).

Dial
Ivory-coloured, grained, Baroncelli Heritage logo at 6 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock, 12 diamonds

Hands
Double-sided hour and minute hands (one side sandblasted, the other diamond-cut), seconds hand in blued steel

Strap
Semi-matt black crocodile-look genuine cow leather, rolled edges, stainless steel pin buckle with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment

Mido All Dial 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Reference M8340.4.B3.11

February 14, 2022May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

This year, Swiss watch brand Mido is celebrating 20 years of architectural inspiration through five limited series. The anniversary edition of All Dial – in steel with a grained anthracite dial – inaugurates this exceptional series.

In 2002, the Mido All Dial collection was born. For the very first time, the All Dial collection is directly inspired by a monument – the extraordinary Colosseum in Rome. With a unique structured multi-level dial and round case with integrated strap, All Dial stands out thanks to its original aesthetics and timeless lines, reliability and strength.

The All Dial 20th Anniversary model comes in a limited edition of 2,022 timepieces, with high-precision chronometer movement. Each watch is presented in a special decorative case featuring a collectable commemorative medallion.

Created in 2002, the All Dial collection will be the first to evoke one of ancient Rome’s most famous monuments in its design: the immense Colosseum amphitheatre. This strong and contemporary watch has a unique shaped case and different dial levels paying tribute to the visionary architecture symbolic of the Eternal City. Ever since, the art of architecture has been written into the creative DNA of Mido and has influenced all of its collections.

The grained anthracite dial has a multi-level circular composition. The inner flange recalls the stands of the amphitheatre as seen from above, while the sandblasted texture is reminiscent of the building’s thousand-year-old stones and the indexes represent the arcades of the historic monument.

The round design also echoes the Roman Colosseum, with a 42 mm steel case that opens onto a perfectly visible display, thanks to sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides. For easy night-time visibility, there is white Super-LumiNova® on the indexes and hands. The day and date are shown at 3 o’clock to complete the display.

A screwed crown and back ensure that it is water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bars (100 m/330 ft). The archaeological treasure is also evoked on the integrated satin-finished steel strap with polished elements, reminiscent of the amphitheatre’s arches.

The All Dial watch is equipped with the ETA 2836-2 COSC-certified automatic chronometer movement with refined finishes. The oscillating weight is decorated with the Côtes de Genève and engraved with the Mido logo. This calibre offers a comfortable power reserve of up to 38 hours. Finally, the back of this anniversary model’s case is engraved with a drawing of the Colosseum.

Technical details

Model: Mido All Dial 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, Reference M8340.4.B3.11

Movement
Automatic ETA 2836-2 certified COSC chronometer, 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.05 mm, 25 jewels, 28 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD+Day. Adjusted in 5 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 38 hours of power reserve.

Case
Stainless steel, Ø42 mm, 2 parts, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, screwed back and crown. Chronometer movement and finely decorated design. Back decorated with Rome Colosseum. Limited edition xxxx/2022, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bars (100 m / 330 ft).

Dial
Anthracite, grained, indexes applied individually, featuring white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.

Hands
Flat diamond-cut, hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility at night.

Strap
Satin-finished polished stainless steel, integrated into the case, and stainless steel folding clasp.

Swiss watch brand Mido celebrates 20 years of its unique alliance with architecture

January 29, 2022May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer1 Comment

Since 2002, Mido has been drawing creative inspiration from architecture. That was the year of the All Dial, its first collection, whose contemporary design was inspired by the Colosseum in Rome.

To celebrate 20 years of this unique alliance, the brand is set to unveil five exclusive models from its flagship collections: All Dial, Baroncelli, Ocean Star, Multifort and Commander. Each model pays homage to the iconic building to which it is linked. Presented in a special anniversary box, the creations from this architectural series will be revealed throughout 2022.

Mido has been creating watches with aesthetics and mechanics that stand the test of time since 1918. It is only natural, then, that this commitment has led the brand to be inspired by architecture and iconic buildings that also defy time, and in which Mido recognises its four essential values: innovation, functionality, aesthetics and timelessness.

Created in 2002, the All Dial collection will be the first to evoke one of ancient Rome’s most famous monuments in its design: the immense Colosseum amphitheatre. Ever since, the art of architecture has been written into the creative DNA of Mido and has influenced all of its collections. In 2019, this association even gave rise to the lines of a new women’s collection, the Rainflower. Petals, interwoven on the dial and case, are reminiscent of the lotus shape of the ArtScience Museum in Singapore.

Throughout 2022, Mido is celebrating 20 years of close ties with architecture, and of course, the unique watchmaking aesthetic it has inspired. Five limited editions from its flagship collections will be unveiled over the coming months. Each of them will pay homage to its own monument, subtly evoked in a detail on the dial and finely engraved on the back of each watch.

The number of pieces is limited according to the inauguration date of each monument, except for All Dial, of which 2,022 copies are available to mark its jubilee year. Presented in a special box adorned with a collectable medallion, each of these exclusive pieces is a tribute to Mido’s passion for architecture.

The first Mido collection directly inspired by this art, this anniversary year opens with the All Dial design watch – which is celebrating its own anniversary. Its dial structure calls to mind the circular construction of the Colosseum, as well as its easily identifiable arches.

Next, the curves of the Baroncelli will elegantly celebrate the round neoclassical shape, a nod to the Rennes Opera House.

Then comes the Ocean Star with its high performance and reliability, notable for its superior water resistance just like the Europa Point Lighthouse in Gibraltar, built to guide sailors safely home from their maritime quests.

The robust Multifort watch highlights its association with the mighty Sydney Harbour Bridge. A rock solid architectural creation conceived in 1932, qualities that it shares with this Mido collection. The Geneva stripes on its dial are reminiscent of the bridge’s vertical suspension cables.

Finally, the Commander – in constant production by the brand for the past six decades – pays tribute to the iconic and historic Eiffel Tower.

Mido Baroncelli Signature Pair Watches (M037.207.21.031.00 & M037.407.21.031.00)

January 29, 2022May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido presents an elegant new duo of Baroncelli Signature watches for men and women. The pure lines of the 30 mm and 39 mm polished steel cases are each brought to life with a rose-gold PVD bezel.

The rounded architecture of these watches evokes the graceful curves of the Rennes Opera House. The Baroncelli collection, created in 1976, celebrates the timeless beauty of this iconic L’opéra de Rennes building. The crown also echoes the warm and luxurious shade of rose gold.

With a finely sandblasted centre, the silver dial of the Baroncelli Signature offers a subtle contrast with the hour circle punctuated with polished rose-gold-coloured indexes and topped with delicate faceted hands in the same shade. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock. The balanced lines of the polished steel case, exuding timeless elegance, highlight this discreet harmony.

The domed sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment on both sides enhances the fine quality of this silhouette, extending into the comfortable bracelet made from five rows of polished steel.

Through the sapphire case back, the self-winding movement can be admired. Mido has chosen the Calibre 48 for the women’s version and the Calibre 80 for the men’s timepiece. Both have power reserves of up to 48 and 80 hours respectively.

Their oscillating weight is embellished with Côtes de Genève and the Mido logo. With flawless accuracy, these two movements are equipped with a Nivachron™ balance-spring. In addition to excellent resistance to shocks as well as wear and tear, this material considerably reduces the effect of magnetic fields.

The Baroncelli Signature watches are water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50m / 165 ft).

Technical details

Mido Baroncelli Signature Pair Watches

Movement

Baroncelli Signature Ladies’, reference M037.207.21.031.00: Automatic Mido Caliber 48 (ETA C26.111 base), 7¾’’, Ø17.20 mm, height: 4.80 mm, 24 jewels, 28,800 vph, Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 48 hours of power reserve.
Baroncelli Signature Gent’s, reference M037.407.21.031.00: Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.611 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 4.74 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph, Nivachron™ balance-spring. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Case
Polished stainless steel, Ø30 mm (Lady) and Ø39 mm (Gent), rose-gold-coloured PVD bezel and crown, 3 pieces, domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft).

Dial
Silvered, two level, finely sandblasted, polished applied indexes. Date aperture at 3 o’clock
Hands: Faceted alpha-style hour and minute hands. Flat diamond-cut central seconds hand

Bracelet
Polished stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition

GalleryOctober 11, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Inspired by the success of the first reissue of the 1961 Ocean Star Skin Diver in 2020, Swiss watch brand Mido is now presenting a new edition of its iconic diving watch. Limited to 1,961 pieces, this retro-styled modern diving watch features a 40.5mm diameter steel case mounted with a turquoise bezel and a ‘glassbox’- […]

MIDO OCEAN STAR 200C TRILOGY

September 5, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

The Ocean Star 200C trio by Swiss watch brand Mido is a series of adventurous-spirited water-sports watches that combine cutting-edge technology, the best materials and high-end finishes.

Each timepiece from the Mido Ocean Star 200C trilogy features a matt dial decorated with a rippled texture. Their dials come in three shades that provide a sporty yet urban look: blue, grey and a radiant green – a completely new colour for Mido.

The Ocean Star 200C has a latest-generation automatic movement, the Caliber 80(ETA C07.621 base), which offers an exceptional power reserve of up to 80 hours.

For displaying time, the watch features three centrally positioned hands, respectively for hour, minutes and seconds. The movement also drives the day-date display at 3 o’ clock. Both the hands and the applied dot hour-markers an embedded with white Super-LumiNova®.

The unidirectional bezel is mounted with a graduated ring made of ceramic. This scratchproof material stands out for its incredible physical properties, which include resistance to thermal shock and an exceptional hardness that guarantees its long-term stability.

The color of bezel insert perfectly harmonizes with the dial color. Mido Ocean Star 200C watches have a robust stainless steel case that is water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

Dressed in a 42.5mm diameter satin-finished and polished case, the watch is fitted with sapphire crystal front glass, screwed caseback and screw-down crown and. The case back is adorned with a polished starfish in relief.

The Ocean Star 200C comes with a stainless steel bracelet featuring three links and folding clasp. The outer links of the bracelet are satin-finished and the centre links are polished.

Technical details

MIDO OCEAN STAR 200C TRILOGY

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo
Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Functions
Hour, minute and seconds
Day and date

Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, Ø42.5 mm, 2 parts, unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic ring and 60-minute graduations, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, case back engraved with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number, screwed case back and crown, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

Dial
M042.430.11.091.00: Green with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
M042.430.11.041.00: Blue with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
M042.430.11.081.00: Grey with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.

Hands
Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central groove and white Super-LumiNova®, diamond-cut sweep-seconds hand with white Super-LumiNova®.

Bracelet
Satin-finished bracelet and polished central link, with folding clasp and diving extension in stainless steel.

Mido Multifort Patrimony Chronograph (reference M040.427.36.042.00)

June 29, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido’s new automatic Multifort Patrimony Chronograph watch is a reinterpretation of one of the brand’s oldest and most iconic chronograph models: the Multifort Multichrono from 1937. This retro-styled modern chronograph features a rose-gold PVD case with domed dial in deep-blue colour and ‘glassbox’ sapphire crystal.

In deep blue enhanced with touches of rose-gold-coloured PVD, the Multifort Patrimony Chronograph adopts nostalgic and highly functional aesthetics, just like the horological instruments of old. The model presents multiple nods to the past, with its ‘glassbox’ sapphire crystal over the dial and retro-shaped hands in the same shade of rose gold as the case.

The finely sunray-brushed dial features a white Arabic numeral hour circle, a tachymeter scale around the edge, small snailed chronograph counters at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, and a date aperture at 6 o’clock.

With its rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment, the stainless steel case of the Multifort Patrimony Chronograph subtly alternates polished and satin-finished surfaces. Its mushroom-shaped push buttons add to its charm as a timekeeping instrument.

The Multifort Patrimony Chronograph is powered by the Caliber 60. The transparent case back reveals a glimpse of its blued screws and the Geneva stripes and Mido logo on the oscillating weight.

It offers an excellent power reserve of up to 60 hours. As elegant as it is suited to all occasions, the Multifort Patrimony Chronograph is water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

A crocodile-look brown cow leather strap, with a polished pin buckle enhanced with rose-gold-coloured PVD, completes the Multifort Patrimony Chronograph. On the buckle and the dial, the vintage Mido logo pays homage to the brand’s historical timepieces.

Technical details

Model: Mido Multifort Patrimony Chronograph

Movement
Mido automatic Caliber 60 (ETA A05.H31 base), 13¼’’’, Ø30.00 mm, thickness: 7.90 mm, 27 jewels, 28,800 vph, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement with blued screws, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions HMsD + chronograph (60s central seconds, small 30-min counter at 3 o’clock). Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 60 hours of power reserve.

Case
Polished and satin-finished stainless steel with rose gold PVD treatment, Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, box sapphire crystal and screwed case back, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m / 165 ft).

Dial
Domed, in blue, finely sunray-brushed, with Arabic numeral hour circle, and tachymeter scale around the edge
Small snailed counters at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock
Date aperture at 6 o’clock
Hands: Faceted diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®, flat diamond-cut seconds and small counter hands

Strap
Rolled edges, in brown crocodile-look genuine cow leather
Polished stainless steel pin buckle with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment

Mido Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition (reference M026.430.17.041.00)

June 19, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

To mark the resumption of the championships, Swiss watch brand Mido is presenting the Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition and reinforcing the shared vision and exceptional values that tie it to the sport: aesthetics, performance and precision.

This unique model, which offers formidable water-resistance of up to 20 bar (200 m/660 ft), also features a superior power reserve of up to 80 hours thanks to the Caliber 80, which is protected by a screwed case back engraved with the Red Bull Cliff Diving logo.

Its blue vertical-brushed dial recalls the colours of the ocean depths, while touches of orange – Mido’s signature shade – add energy to its streamlined sporty look. This watch is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

Mido and Red Bull Cliff Diving formed a partnership in 2019 underpinned by extreme precision, performance and aesthetics. For over a century, Mido watches have coupled the best technology with timeless lines.

The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, meanwhile, brings together the very best freediving competitors. Leaping from heights of up to 27 m, these exceptional athletes execute masterful movements while confronting gravity head-on.

The new Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition is a watch of champions and a companion of all sporting feats. Its blue dial – with brushed vertical finishes seemingly showing the downwards trajectory – is crossed by an orange seconds hand. This bright shade also brings out the ‘Caliber 80’ inscription and the stitching of the blue synthetic textile strap, which is particularly resistant.

White Super-LumiNova® adorns the polished indexes, the hands and the dot at 12 o’clock on the bezel, ensuring optimum visibility in the darkest depths. Silver-coloured indications stand out against the blue aluminium of the unidirectional rotating bezel. Meanwhile, the day and date appear in an aperture at 3 o’clock. For optimum readability at all times, the sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

The stainless steel case of the Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition brilliantly alternates shiny and satin-finished surfaces. Crafted specifically for diving, the watch offers proven resistance of up to 20 bar (200 m/660 ft), thanks in particular to its screwed crown and case back.

The Caliber 80 offers exceptional autonomy, with up to 80 hours of power reserve. This limited and numbered edition of 500 timepieces comes in a special Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series case.

Technical details

Model: Mido Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition

Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with blue aluminium ring and silver-coloured markings, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, Ø42.5 mm, 2 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, screwed crown and case back with‘Red Bull Cliff Diving’ logo, engraved serial number + limited edition number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

Dial
Blue, vertical brushed, polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands: Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central grooves and white Super-LumiNova®, seconds hand with orange varnished tip and white Super-LumiNova®.

Strap
Blue technical synthetic fabric (textile effect), orange stitching, satin-finished and polished pin buckle stamped with the Mido logo.

Mido Ocean Star Tribute, with Khaki Dial and Green Fabric Strap (reference M026.830.18.091.00)

June 19, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Highlighting a magnificent khaki colour theme and built using modern manufacturing techniques, the Ocean Star Tribute boasts a 1960s look.

The collection pays homage to the marine world and to Mido’s water-resistance expertise, which has been renowned since the 1930s. Its ‘glassbox’ style of sapphire crystal is a nod to the Mido watches from the 1960s, while the best of modern technology further enhances its performance.

Super-LumiNova® ensures readability, its rotating bezel features a khaki aluminium ring, the movement is powered by the formidable Caliber 80, and the watch is water-resistant to 20 bar (200 m/660 ft). With this timepiece, lovers of diving watches can endlessly ride the vintage wave.

At Europe’s southernmost tip stands the Europa Point Lighthouse. Its powerful beam of light helps sailors to find their bearings on the often-rough waters between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Created by Mido in 1944, the Ocean Star collection is characterised by its reliability, just like this monument, built to safely guide men as they embark on new maritime conquests.

The new Ocean Star Tribute revives the legendary spirit of the diving watches of the 1960s. Its retro look brings the style of yesteryear to the wrist, with an ultra-resistant ‘glassbox’ sapphire crystal and a particularly sporty fabric strap with white stitching. Paired with this vintage air, the new highly contemporary khaki colour of the Ocean Star Tribute serves as a reminder that the adventure is happening right here, right now.

The Ocean Star Tribute’s round 40.5 mm case in fully polished steel adds shine to this inspiring and inspired watch. The dial is topped by a unidirectional rotating bezel featuring a khaki aluminium ring – a characteristic feature of its diving ancestry. To ensure perfect readability even in the ocean’s depths, the bezel, indexes and hands are adorned with white Super-LumiNova®.

The hour and minute hands are flat diamond-cut, while the seconds hand is varnished in orange, the iconic Mido colour. Particularly useful in day-to-day life, the day and date are displayed in an aperture at 3 o’clock.

An engraved polished starfish in relief, the historical symbol of the Ocean Star and its exceptional water-resistance, adorns the case back of this watch that promises a wealth of sporting emotions. The watch has a water-resistance up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

The Ocean Star Tribute is driven by the Caliber 80, which offers exceptional autonomy of up to 80 hours.

Technical details

Model: Mido Ocean Star Tribute

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo
Functions: HMSD + day
Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Case
Polished stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with khaki aluminium ring, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, Ø40.5 mm, 2 pieces
Box sapphire crystal
Screwed crown and case back with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number
Water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).

Dial
Khaki, printed indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock
Hands: Flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®, orange varnished seconds hand with white Super-LumiNova®

Strap
Green fabric strap with white stitching
Polished pin buckle embossed with the Mido logo

Mido watch owned by Ettore Bugatti fetches 272’800 Euros

April 20, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

The Mido watch personally owned by Ettore Bugatti has been soldby the Stanislas Machoïr auction house for 272’800 euros (more than 300’000 Swiss francs). Classic cars and classic watches featured in the catalogue for the sale held last Saturday, on April 17th in Toulouse, France.

This unique Mido Bugatti watch illustrates the richness of the watchmaking expertise Mido has offered for the last century. Once again, the brand has made its mark at auction, with one of the most iconic and exclusive pieces from its watchmaking heritage.

From 1926 to 1932, Ettore Bugatti ordered four exclusive series of manual winding “Radiator grille watches” from Mido in gold and in silver. The case echoed the shape of a Bugatti radiator – a completely new source of inspiration, then patented by Mido. The founder of the eponymous vehicle manufacturer gave them to friends and family, and to the most deserving drivers and mechanics. This special order of less than hundred pieces included a gold watch owned by Ettore Bugatti himself.

Bolstered by the success of the Bugatti series, Mido made versions of this case shape for many other car manufacturers in 1925 and 1926, including Alfa Romeo, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Rolls-Royce. The dials on these wristwatches, table clocks and pendant watches – known as “Montres de l’Automobiliste (Motorists’ watches)” – were inspired by the different radiator grille designs used on these vehicles.

Founded in 1918, Mido has its own special place in the history of watchmaking, combining timeless design, high-quality materials and technical innovation. At the end of the 1920s, its “Montres de l’Automobiliste (Motorists’ watches)” were presented as elegant pieces, with movements offering resilience and reliability under all circumstances. In the 1930s, Mido made a name for itself in the field of water resistance, using its own system with a cork crown gasket, christened “Aquadura” in 1959.

Illustrating this rich expertise, Mido watches from this period are highly sought-after by collectors, from the Mido Bugatti – often fetching five-figure sums at auction – to the iconic Ocean Star Decompression Timer from the 1960s.

Today, Mido continues to reinvigorate and redevelop its vintage flagship models, enhancing them with the latest materials and technologies. The brand has just released several new pieces with irresistible vintage charm, such as the refined Multifort Patrimony Chronograph, a reinterpretation of one of the brand’s oldest and most iconic chronograph models: the Multifort Multichrono from 1937.

Also surfing the vintage wave is the Ocean Star Tribute, which takes its inspiration from the aesthetic of divers’ watches from the sixties, and pays tribute to the world of the sea, as well as Mido’s expertise in water resistance, first demonstrated in the 1930s.

Earlier Auction details of Mido Bugatti watch:

In 2011, an 18K Yellow Gold Mido Bugatti watch (circa 1920), offered by Ettore Bugatti to his general manager Mr. A Walter, was auctioned for an amount of CHF 20,000 during Sotheby’s Important Watches Geneva Auction.

In May 2004, an 18K Yellow Gold Mido Bugatti watch (circa 1930) was sold for CHF 15,535 during Christie’s Important Pocket watches and Wristwatches auction in Geneva.

In Feb 2002, a Mido Bugatti watch was sold for EUR 17,625 during Christie’s Automobiles De Collection Auction in Paris.

Mido Rainflower (Reference M043.207.11.011.00)

April 3, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Exclusively dedicated to the modern woman, the Mido Rainflower watch takes inspiration from the floral architecture of the Singapore ArtScience Museum. Reflecting the delicate beauty of the monument, interlaced petals ornament the dial and sides of the case, while sapphires punctuate its harmonious face.

A symbol of purity and infinity, the lotus flower unfurls its beauty across aquatic landscapes. With its white petals open to the Singaporean sky, the ArtScience Museum, too, seems to float above the water. The curves of this architectural marvel inspired by Nature were a source of creativity for Mido, giving rise to the smooth lines of the Rainflower collection devoted to women.

Mido also shares a vocation of sustainability with this exceptional edifice. The latter collects rainwater on its roof to reuse it in a virtuous cycle, while the former crafts watches designed to defy time.

The Rainflower reveals colours of great purity: a grained white dial, illuminated with eight pale pink sapphires on the hour circle. A lotus motif blooms on this clear surface, like an invitation to breathe freely and live life to the full. Polished baton indexes take their positions at the quarter-hours of this delicate floral ballet. The date, at 6 o’clock, is as discreet as it is useful for exploring everyday pleasures. The diamond-cut sparkle of the hands – finely skeletonised for the hours and minutes hands – round off this subtle display.

Housed in a case in polished stainless steel, with flanks polished and sandblasted to a petal-like finish, the Rainflower can be admired through a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides. This gently domed glass adds a touch of sophistication to the watch. A bracelet in polished stainless steel, with links in the “beads of rice” style, carries this harmonious composition onto the wrist.

The Rainflower houses a finely decorated Caliber 80 self-winding movement, which can be admired through the transparent case back. The oscillating weight appears, engraved with a “Rainflower” decor of intersecting lines, like the pillars at the heart of the ArtScience Museum. This reliable automatic movement offers an excellent power reserve of up to 80 hours.

The new Rainflower watch is water-resistant up to 3 bar (30 m/100 ft).

Technical details

Model: Mido Rainflower

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.611 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 4.74 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph
Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight with special engraved Rainflower motif and the Mido logo
Functions: HMSD
Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Case
Polished stainless steel with sandblasted decorative touches, Ø34 mm, 3 pieces
Sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back
Engraved serial number
Water-resistant up to a pressure of 3 bar (30 m/100 ft).

Dial
White, with a grained finish and “rainflower” decoration, circular-grained white flange, applied polished baton indexes, eight pink sapphires, date at 6 o’clock
Hands: Rounded diamond-cut hands, skeletonised hour and minute hands.

Bracelet
Bracelet and folding clasp in polished stainless steel, “beads of rice” effect

Mido Ocean Star GMT New Model (Reference M026.629.11.051.01)

March 4, 2021May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

The new Ocean Star GMT from Mido boasts orange details, green Super-Luminova® and satin-brushed steel bracelet. This new model has a 44mm diameter satin-finished and polished stainless steel case topped with a rotating bezel in glossy black high-tech ceramic.

The Caliber 80 automatic movement delivers up to 80 hours of power reserve. The perfectly legible Ocean Star GMT allows the wearer to read two time zones very simply, their hands differentiated according to their function.

The diamond-cut hands indicate the hours and minutes, while an additional orange-varnished hand indicates the time in the second time zone. It points towards the flange of the dial, marked with the 24 hours. On each hand and index, green Super-Luminova® guides explorers even in the dark. Another very practical feature is the date that appears in an aperture at 3 o’clock.

The ring of its unidirectional rotating bezel is made of ceramic, which is incredibly hard and strong. Its fluting makes it easier to operate, tracking elapsed time very easily and as often as necessary. The case is fashioned from robust stainless steel and presents subtly contrasting polished and satin-finished surfaces.

The screwed case back and crown further enhance the Ocean Star GMT’s resistance to the elements. Water-resistant up to 20 bar and incorporating a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, this sporty model is perfect for explorers in all situations. On the case back, Mido has engraved the time zones.

The Ocean Star GMT can be worn every day or over a diving suit, thanks to a diving extension. The finishes of its links play on contrasts, with satin-brushed side-links and polished centre links.

The Ocean Star GMT is also available with a blue fabric strap and matching ceramic bezel, as well as a two-tone version in steel and rose gold-coloured PVD.

Technical details

Model: Mido Ocean Star GMT

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.661 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.77 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo
Functions: HMSD + GMT 24H
Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, Ø44 mm, 2 parts, unidirectional rotating bezel in black-coloured ceramic, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, case back engraved with time zones, engraved serial number, screwed case back and crown, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft).

Dial
Velvety black, individually applied indexes with green Super-LumiNova®, date at 3 o’clock. Second time zone displayed on the flange, with orange numbers.

Hands
Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central groove and green Super-LumiNova®, diamond-cut sweep-seconds hand with orange varnished tip and green Super-LumiNova®, and orange varnished second-time-zone hand with green Super-LumiNova®.

Bracelet
Satin-finished bracelet and polished central link, with folding clasp and diving extension in stainless steel

Mido Ocean Star Chronograph Special Edition (M026.627.37.051.00)

December 22, 2020May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido presents a chronograph version of the Ocean Star. Equipped with a nautical tachymeter scale in miles, this new model from the brand’s marine-inspired collection can calculate the speed of racing boats. Its lines exude powerful elegance, entirely dressed in black and accented by yellow Super-LumiNova® and Mido’s iconic orange touches. The Ocean Star Chronograph is equipped with a mechanical calibre with a power reserve of up to 60 hours.

Mido chose sleek and contrasting aesthetics for the Ocean Star Chronograph. Its radiant indexes and diamond-cut hands adorned with yellow Super-LumiNova® stand out against the velvety black dial, as do the white graduations on the flange’s tachymeter scale. The sweep-seconds hand – the star feature of the chronograph function – catches the eye with its orange varnished tip as it glides across the dial.

A 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock, a small seconds counter at 9 o’clock, and a white date numeral in a black aperture at 6 o’clock complete the display. With an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, the sapphire crystal presents a perfectly clear view of this effective dial and its strong contrasts.

Supplied with two thoroughly sporty interchangeable straps, this Ocean Star Chronograph asserts its powerful aesthetics in every last detail. The first strap is made from solid black rubber, while the second can count on the resistance of a black technical fabric with stitching in orange – Mido’s colour.

The Ocean Star Chronograph proves itself to be an essential instrument with several different uses. Firstly, its chronograph makes it an excellent companion for every kind of feat. Next, the dial enables speed in miles to be calculated across a precise distance – a nod to the nautical world of the Ocean Star collection.

Finally, the rotating bezel in technical ceramic allows the wearer to make additional measurements by marking a time interval. As they are adorned with Super-LumiNova®, the indexes, hands and reference dot on the bezel even allow these functions to be used in the dark.

Made to meet the most demanding requirements, the Ocean Star Chronograph is driven by the Calibre 60, adjusted on three different positions for enhanced accuracy and equipped with a power reserve of up to 60 hours. It is housed in a robust black DLC-treated stainless steel case that exudes subtle elegance thanks to its alternating polished and satin-finished surfaces.

The screwed case back reveals a polished starfish in relief. Water-resistant to 20 bar (200 metres), the model is perfectly suited for use on the seas.

This special edition is presented in a bespoke case with its additional strap. The Ocean Star Chronograph is also available in a titanium version with a blue dial and a matching ceramic bezel.

Technical details

Model: Mido Ocean Star Chronograph Special Edition Black DLC

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 60 (ETA A05.H31 base), 13¼’’’, Ø30.00 mm, height: 7.90 mm, 27 jewels, 28,800 vph, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement with blued screws, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMsD (small seconds counter at 9 o’clock) + Chrono (central 60 seconds hand, small 30 minutes counter at 3 o’clock). Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 60 hours of power reserve.

Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel with black DLC treatment, Ø44 mm, 2 pieces, unidirectional rotating bezel in black-coloured ceramic, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, screwed case back with polished star fish in relief, engraved serial number, screwed crown and pushers, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft).

Dial
Velvety black, individually applied indexes with yellow Super-LumiNova®, date at 6 o’clock
Nautical tachymeter scale on the flange

Hands
Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central groove and yellow Super-LumiNova®, diamond-cut sweep-seconds hand with orange varnished tip and yellow Super-LumiNova®, and small diamond-cut counters (including one with yellow Super-LumiNova® at 9 o’clock)

Strap
Black rubber, pin buckle in satin-finished and polished stainless steel with black DLC treatment
Additional strap in black technical fabric with orange stitching, also fitted with a pin buckle in satin-finished and polished stainless steel with black DLC treatment

Mido Commander Big Date (M021.626.36.041.00)

December 22, 2020May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Mido’s new Commander Big Date features a shimmering, sunray satin finished deep blue dial. The timepiece highlights several warm touches of rose-gold-coloured PVD: on the hands, on the indexes and on the round case with its polished bezel. Similarly at 6 o’clock, a thin border in this same shade surrounds the large double date aperture that distinguishes this legendary collection.

The finesse of a round satin-finished steel case gives the Commander collection an inimitable and instantly recognisable silhouette – just like the lines of the Eiffel Tower that inspired it.

The rose-gold-coloured PVD indexes and hands, shining as brightly as a mirror polish, glint against the sunray satin-finished dial. White Super-LumiNova® makes the information easier to read, even in the dark.

A large date aperture, characteristic of the Big Date collection, appears at 6 o’clock, presenting polished and sandblasted surfaces. A faceted and domed sapphire crystal, meanwhile, affords excellent visibility of this refined dial.

The transparent case back reveals the workings of the Commander Big Date’s mechanical heart. The Caliber 80, with a large aperture calendar, is fitted with an oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes. This automatic movement offers a power reserve of up to 80 hours – with an original large aperture date display.

This caliber is housed in a robust, round 42 mm-diameter case in satin-finished stainless steel with a rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment. It also features a polished bezel, and satin-finished caseband sides and horns.

The semi-matt brown crocodile-look cow leather strap features a stainless steel folding clasp, also with a rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment. The model is water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

Technical details

Model: Mido Commander Big Date with Deep Blue Dial

Movement
Mido Caliber 80 automatic movement (ETA C07.651 base), 12¾’’’, Ø29.40 mm, height: 5.77 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMS and instant large aperture date. Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

Case
Satin-finished stainless steel with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment, polished bezel, Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, faceted and domed sapphire crystal, screwed case back, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).

Dial
Blue, sunray satin-finished, polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, large polished and sandblasted date aperture at 6 o’clock

Hands
Flat diamond-cut, hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility at night

Strap
Semi-matt brown crocodile-look genuine cow leather, stainless steel folding clasp with rose gold-coloured PVD treatment.

Mido Belluna Royal Milady Special Edition (M024.307.37.116.00)

December 22, 2020May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer

Swiss watch brand Mido expands the Belluna Royal collection with an ultra-feminine composition adorned with mother-of-pearl and diamonds. A cushion-shaped case in rose-gold tones adds a hint of originality to its timeless lines. To change its style as and when desired, this special edition comes with three interchangeable straps in burgundy satin-look fabric, black leather and pearlescent white leather. At the heart of the Belluna Royal Milady beats the Caliber 80, an automatic movement with a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Created by Mido in 2008, the Belluna collection is characterised by its elegant, timeless lines inspired by London’s Royal Albert Hall, a legendary British concert venue. Its famous glass dome has directly inspired some of the finely worked guilloché-style sunray dials in the collection. This magnificent cupola sits atop the cleverly structured levels of this monument, in a Victorian style that abounds in round, generous curves. Mido’s refined Belluna collection references this world of harmonious forms.

With a dial exuding refinement in every last detail, the Belluna Royal Milady presents a precious look that never ceases to appeal. In the light, its silvered centre presents a cascade of reflections thanks to a guilloché-style stamped sunray finish and an iridescent white mother-of-pearl edge.

Eleven twinkling diamonds punctuate the Belluna Royal Milady, with one placed at every hour except 6 o’clock. Here, the date appears in a round aperture. This truly radiant composition is completed by faceted diamond-cut hour and minute hands and a flat diamond-cut seconds hand. A domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides ensures that nothing detracts from the watch’s stunning display.

The Belluna Royal Milady features a cushion-shaped case in polished steel with a rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment. Its elegance can be admired from the front or the back thanks to a transparent case back revealing the Caliber 80, an automatic Swiss mechanical movement finely decorated with Geneva stripes.

Presented in a special case, the Belluna Royal Milady allows for a variety of combinations thanks to three interchangeable straps in burgundy satin-look technical fabric, black cow leather, or pearlescent white cow leather.

Technical details

Model: Mido Belluna Royal Milady Special Edition

Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.611 base), 11’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 4.74 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph
Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo
Functions: HMSD
Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve

Case
Polished stainless steel with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment
Ø33 mm, 3 parts
Domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Transparent case back revealing the finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement
Engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft)

Dial
Silvered centre with guilloché-style sunray finish, white mother-of-pearl edge set with 11 diamonds (total 0.055 ct)
Date aperture at 6 o’clock

Hands
Faceted diamond-cut hour and minute hands
Flat diamond-cut seconds hand

Strap
Burgundy satin-look technical fabric, rolled edges, stainless steel folding clasp with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment

Additional straps
Black crocodile-look genuine cow leather, rolled edges, stainless steel folding clasp with rose-gold straps coloured PVD treatment. Pearlescent white crocodile-look genuine cow leather, rolled edges, stainless steel folding clasp with rose-gold-coloured PVD treatment.

Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 (Reference M026.807.11.051.00)

October 10, 2020May 12, 2022 MasterHorologer1 Comment

This new limited edition dive watch takes inspiration from the vintage charm of the Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch, a popular 1960s Mido model.

The new timepiece is limited to 1,961 pieces – in reference to the year the original model was released – and features a polished 40.5 mm case. It uses the best of current technology to revive the striking codes of the time, namely a rotating bezel with countdown timer and a coloured table beneath a ‘glassbox’-style sapphire crystal.

The Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 is driven by the reliable Caliber 80 self-winding movement, which offers a power reserve of up to 80 hours. The stainless steel case back of the watch is decorated with a starfish engraving.

Each model comes with three easily interchangeable strap options to vary the ways in which this extraordinary creation can be w

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MIDO OCEAN STAR 200C TRILOGY

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Model: Mido Multifort Patrimony Chronograph

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Model: Mido Ocean Star 200 Red Bull Cliff Diving Limited Edition

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Model: Mido Rainflower

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Model: Mido Ocean Star GMT

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Model: Mido Ocean Star Chronograph Special Edition Black DLC

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Model: Mido Baroncelli Lady Twenty Five
Reference: M039.007.11.046.00