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Introducing - The New Mido Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer
Mido revived the distinctive Multifort TV case in 2023, building a collection of rectangular watches with an (almost) integrated bracelet, including fun editions with the retro TV test card dials. The Multifort TV Big Date is one of the recognisable models, with a strong geometric design, a large date display and an accessible automatic movement. […]
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Mido brings COSC certification to the Multifort TV Big Date with its new Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer gets a new blue checkerboard dial and COSC-certified Calibre 80 movement
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Orient Bambino vs Mido Commander: A $250 vs $1,250 Dress Watch Showdown
Can an affordable dress watch compete with a premium Swiss alternative? We compare the Orient Bambino and Mido Commander Datoday to see which is worth buying.
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Introducing - The Fun New Mido Multifort TV Big Date Día de los Muertos Alebrijes
Since 2020, Mido has marked “Día de los Muertos” with special editions inspired by the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead through colour, symbolism, and celebration. For 2026, the brand launches the Multifort TV Big Date Día de los Muertos Alebrijes, bringing the collection’s most recognisable square-shaped case together with an important element of Mexican […]
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Mido's Spiciest Take on the TV Big Date Yet: The Día De Los Muertos 2026
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Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a Day of the Dead makeover
Mido celebrates Día de los Muertos with the Multifort TV Big Date Alebrijes, featuring a colourful skull dial with some insanely vivid lume.
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Mido's Spiciest Take on the TV Big Date Yet: The Día De Los Muertos 2026
Today, we're taking a look at the Mido Multifort TV big Date Día De Los Muertos special edition, made to commemorate Día De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican holiday that takes place at the beginning of November. It’s a celebration of family members who have passed on, and Mido is honoring this yea
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Christopher Ward vs Mido: Modern Ambition or Legacy Swiss Watch Value?
We compare Christopher Ward and Mido hands-on, weighing finishing, movements, wearability, design, and value to see which approach wins us over.
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$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner
See how the Mido Ocean Star 200 stacks up against the Rolex Submariner after hands-on testing, and whether the Rolex is really worth $9K more.
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Did Mido Actually Improve Its Core Diver? Ocean Star 200 vs. Ocean Star Titanium
Is the newer Mido Ocean Star 200 actually better? We compare it hands-on with the older Ocean Star Titanium to see which diver makes more sense today.
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7 NEW Watch Drops This Week - October 2026
Welcome to the watch releases update for the third week of October 2026. We have new models from Oris, Mido, Formex, IWC and more. Enjoy the video:)
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Mido Ocean Star 200 Review: Does the Refresh Improve an Already Solid Dive Watch?
Hands-on review of the refreshed Mido Ocean Star 200, comparing three new dial colors, updated design, Caliber 80 movement, and wearability.
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Sunday Morning Showdown: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto Vs. Mido Ocean Star 200
On this summery Sunday morning, we dive into a Swatch Group battle. This week, we picked two dive watches from popular Swatch Group brands to determine which you prefer. Daan will back the revamped Khaki Navy Scuba Auto that Hamilton unveiled recently. The brand updated the dial design with new indexes and a wave pattern […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto Vs. Mido Ocean Star 200 to read the full article.
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This All-Black Mido Is a Stealthy Take on the ’70s Integrated Sports Watch
Mido darkens its integrated sports watch with the all-black Multifort 8 One Crown Black PVD, keeping the octagonal bezel, textured dial, and 80-hour Calibre 80.
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Mido Multifort 8 One Crown Goes Fully Black in PVD
Mido has added a full-black version to the Multifort 8 One Crown range for summer 2026. Reference M055.507.37.051.00 takes the angular case and simple three-hand layout of the existing model and gives almost every exterior part a black finish. The result is much darker than the steel versions, but the polished hands, raised hour markers and white date display keep it easy to read. This is not just a new dial colour. Mido has applied black PVD to the 316L stainless-steel case, bezel, crown and pin buckle, then paired the watch with a fitted black rubber strap. It changes the character of the Multifort 8 One Crown without changing the practical dimensions or the Caliber 80 automatic movement that made the original model interesting. The black PVD coating still allows the brushed and polished case surfaces to stand apart. From two crowns to one The Multifort name dates back to 1934, when Mido used it for a watch designed around automatic winding, water resistance, resistance to magnetism and protection against shocks. The current Multifort 8 family carries that practical idea into a much more modern shape. The first Multifort 8 design used two crowns, including one to operate an internal rotating bezel. The One Crown removes that extra control and the internal timing scale. That gives the dial more room, reduces visual clutter and makes the case slimmer. It also turns the watch into a straightforward hours-minutes-seconds model with a date window, which will make more sense f...
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Introducing - Mido’s Multifort 8 One Crown is Back in Black PVD
Founded in Switzerland in 1918 by George Schaeren, Mido is currently positioned as an entry-to-mid-level Swatch Group brand, prized for offering exceptional value and robust build quality. Placing more emphasis on bolder design, Mido has sparked interest for its accomplished remakes of golden oldies like the Multifort TV Big Date and the Decompression Timer and […]
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7 NEW Watch Releases That Just Dropped - October 2026
Welcome to the watch releases update for the second week of October 2026. We have new watch models from Omega, Mido, Timex and more. Enjoy the video:)
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Mido Multifort TV Big Date Goes Rose-Gold PVD With a Midnight-Blue Dial
Mido has given the Multifort TV Big Date one of its warmest and most assertive makeovers yet. Reference M049.526.33.041.00 combines a deep blue dial with a rose-gold-colour case and bracelet, turning the familiar television-shaped sports watch into something considerably dressier without sacrificing its everyday specifications. It is not a limited edition, but it is a distinctive new option for anyone who likes the proportions and large date of the modern Multifort TV and wants more visual impact than the steel and rubber versions. The blue dial and rose-gold-colour PVD exterior give the Multifort TV Big Date a much richer character. A 1970s Shape, Reworked for 2026 The Multifort name reaches back to 1934, but the shape that matters here appeared in 1973, when Mido introduced its first watch with a television-style case. The company revived that idea for the modern Multifort TV Big Date in 2023. Its rounded-square outline, broad bezel and integrated-looking bracelet architecture immediately separate it from the endless supply of conventional round sports watches. This version does not change the successful formula. Instead, Mido uses colour and finishing to shift its personality. The 316L stainless-steel case receives a rose-gold-colour PVD coating, as does the matching steel bracelet. It is important to be clear that this is coated steel rather than solid gold, which keeps the price and practicality within the usual Multifort territory. Brushed surfaces control the shine,...
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Timex Marlin vs Mido Dateday: Budget Dress Watch vs Swiss Refinement
Entry-level dress watch or Swiss step-up? Our hands-on Timex Marlin Draper vs Mido Commander Datoday comparison shows where your money actually goes.
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What $10,000 Buys You in Watches in 2026
Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.
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Introducing - Mido Gives the Ocean Star 200 a Modern Tool-Watch Makeover
The Ocean Star collection has been part of Mido‘s catalogue since 1944, which today has become a solid and affordable choice for those wanting a dive watch with clear legibility, robust construction, and reliable mechanical performance. More recently, the Ocean Star 200C introduced ceramic bezels, colourful dials, and presented a more refined take on the […]
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The Watches of a Lawyer (Seiko, Vacheron, Glashütte, & More)
Teddy Baldassarre is an authorized luxury watch retailer of brands like TUDOR, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Breitling, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Zenith, Longines, ORIS, MIDO, Tissot, Hamilton, NOMOS Glashütte, Baume & Mercier, and more.
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Did the Swiss Just Beat Seiko's Best Dive Watch?
The New Oceanstar from Mido is making a good case as the best $1000 diver, but it has a Willard to go through.
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The Best Swiss Dive Watch Deal of the Summer Might Be This New Mido
Mido refreshed the Mido Ocean Star 200 with the 80-hour Caliber 80 and a Nivachron hairspring, priced from $950 to $980 across four dial options.
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Building a Complete Collection with Omega
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Mido gives the Ocean Star 200 a full technical redesign, and it might be just what the Ocean Star needed
Historic water-resistance pioneers Mido have refreshed their Ocean Star 200 with an all-new case, dial and bracelet.
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The New Seiko Polar GMT SSK059
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Introducing - The New Mido Ocean Star 39 With Abyss Blue Dial
The Ocean Star 39, introduced in 2024, is one of the great propositions in Mido’s catalogue. Compact dimensions, a slim profile, and solid diving credentials make it a modern interpretation of the brand’s long-running Ocean Star collection, which traces its roots back to the 1940s. Now, the collection expands with a new reference, the Ocean […]
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Swiss-Made, Mid-Century Inspired: Meet the Fossil Signature CS-1
In our latest Dialed In, Fossil is opening a new chapter with the CS-1 collection, pairing Swiss automatic and quartz movements with the proportion, balance, and generous spirit of mid-century modern design. Inspired...