Mido - Multifort Powerwind (Patrimony-inspired)

Mido presented the new Mido Multifort Powerwind with blue or black dial inspired to the Patrimony model. Price is €970/$1,040

Mido's Powerwind movement was first produced in 1954 and represented a revolution in terms of reliability and precision. In fact, its winding mechanism required only 7 components instead of 16.

The Swiss manufacturer has taken a similar approach to the current Multifort Powerwind, equipping it with the Caliber 80 which offers great precision and a remarkable autonomy of up to 80 hours. 

The watch comes in a 40 mm x 12.1 mm stainless steel case alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces to better highlight the lines. Comprising three parts and equipped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, it is water resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 metres / 165 feet).

The domed dial, featuring the vintage Mido brand logo, has an intense blue or black sunray finish that contrasts with the faceted hands and indexes as well as the yellow Arabic numerals inspired to the Multifort Patrimony introduced in 2019.

 

Enhanced by Super-LumiNova treatment, the dial is perfectly legible both day and night. The minute track around the edge contributes to accurately reading the time.

To complete the indications, the date appears in a rectangular aperture at 6 o'clock surrounded by a transferred border.

The porthole of the screw-down case back showcases the 3 Hz Caliber 80 (based on ETA C07.621) and its rotor decorated with Côtes de Genève and engraved with the Mido logo.

This self-winding mechanical movement offers extraordinary accuracy and reliability thanks to the Nivachron hairspring. This innovative material significantly reduces the impact of magnetic fields and offers excellent shock resistance.

The case lugs, with a shape inspired by vintage heritage pieces of Mido, extend to a satin-finished bracelet with polished center links and sides, secured by a three-blade deployant clasp. The bracelet is fitted with a quick-exchange system. Lugs width is 19 mm.

The new Mido Multifort Powerwind with blue (ref. M040.407.11.047.00) or black (ref. M040.407.11.057.00) dial has a retail price of Euro 970 / US$ 1,040. midowatches.com