MIDO reinterprets one of its most iconic 1970s silhouettes with the new Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition. This timepiece blends the urban aesthetic of its black PVD-coated stainless steel case with a radiant gradient dial transitioning from warm bronze to dark tones, designed for adventure without losing contemporary sophistication.
1970s Aesthetics and Low-Light Legibility
The iconic TV-shaped case, measuring 40 × 39.2 mm with a compact lug-to-lug length of 46.85 mm, features satin-finished and polished surfaces beneath a black PVD coating. The dial displays a pronounced horizontal brushed finish that radiates from a warm bronze center outward to deep black at the edge, offering a clean, captivating visual contrast.
At 12 o’clock, the signature Big Date aperture takes center stage, complemented by applied indexes and diamond-cut hands filled with Super-LumiNova®. Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, combined with a screw-down crown that guarantees water resistance to 10 bar (100 meters / 330 ft).
- Case Construction: Three-part stainless steel case with black PVD coating (40 × 39.2 mm, comfortable profile, and 46.85 mm lug-to-lug)[cite: 3].
- Versatile Personality: Equipped with a quick-change system, including a patinated light brown leather strap and an extra black textile strap with a central beige stripe[cite: 3].
- Anti-Reflective Protection: Double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a sand-blasted dot engraved on the bezel at 12 o’clock[cite: 3].
Calibre 80: 80-Hour Power Reserve with Nivachron™ Balance Spring
Powering the Multifort TV Big Date is the internal MIDO Calibre 80 (ETA C07.651 base), a Swiss self-winding movement adjusted in three positions delivering up to 80 hours of power reserve[cite: 3]. Its Nivachron™ balance spring provides superior resistance to magnetic fields and everyday mechanical shocks[cite: 3].
⚙️ MIDO Calibre 80 (ETA C07.651 Base)
80-Hour Power Reserve & Nivachron™ Balance Spring
Adjusted in three positions for optimal accuracy, it beats at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) and features an oscillating weight decorated with Côtes de Genève visible through the transparent case back.
Pros & Considerations
PROS
- Signature Big Date: Dual-digit calendar complication at 12 o’clock offering optimal instant legibility[cite: 3].
- Extended Autonomy: 80 hours of power reserve delivered by Calibre 80 with Nivachron™ technology[cite: 3].
- Complete Set: Ships with two easily interchangeable straps (patinated leather and tactical textile)[cite: 3].
CONS
- Black PVD coating requires greater care against deep scratches compared to bare stainless steel.
- The 40 mm TV-case geometry wears slightly broader on narrower wrists.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition (Ref. M049.526.36.081.00) |
|---|---|
| Case | Black PVD-coated stainless steel, 40 × 39.2 mm (Lug-to-lug: 46.85 mm) |
| Dial | Horizontal brushed finish with bronze to black gradient, Super-LumiNova® indexes |
| Calibre | Automatic MIDO Calibre 80 (ETA C07.651 base), 21,600 vph, Nivachron™ balance spring |
| Power Reserve | Up to 80 hours |
| Complications | Hours, minutes, seconds, and Big Date at 12 o’clock |
| Water Resistance | 10 bar / 100 meters / 330 ft (screw-down crown) |
| Straps | Patinated light brown leather + Black textile strap with beige stripe (quick-change) |
