MIDO makes a major statement in the accessible sports watch segment. For the first time since the successful reintroduction of its iconic TV-shaped case design, the Swiss brand equips its flagship model with official chronometer certification issued by the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres). The new Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer not only elevates mechanical precision to the top of its category, but also debuts a sunray blue dial featuring a raised rectangular checkerboard pattern that reinterprets the watch’s dynamic character.
COSC-Certified Precision Meets the Big Date Complication
Combining a Big Date complication at 12 o’clock with COSC chronometer certification makes this timepiece an exceptional proposition in its price tier. The word “Chronometer” is proudly displayed on the dial as well as engraved on the movement’s decorated oscillating weight, visible through the transparent sapphire case back.
Delivering this performance is the automatic Caliber 80 COSC (based on the ETA C07.651), a movement tested for 15 days across five positions and varying temperatures to comply with strict Swiss precision standards. Furthermore, it incorporates an anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring—essential for protecting rate accuracy against magnetic fields and temperature fluctuations—while providing an extended power reserve of up to 80 hours.
TV-Shaped Design & Integrated Ergonomics
In terms of finishing, the 40 x 39.2 mm stainless steel case maintains the balanced proportions of the Multifort TV family, combining vertical satin brushing with polished bevels. The sunray blue dial comes alive through a rectangular pattern that catches the light, framed by a sloped minute track flange and surrounded by diamond-cut applied indexes treated with Super-LumiNova.
The ensemble is completed by an integrated steel bracelet with polished central links and a tool-free quick-change system, along with a screw-down crown ensuring water resistance up to 10 bar (100 meters / 330 feet).
⚙️ Technical Summary
MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer COSC
Stainless steel case measuring 40 x 39.2 mm, sunray blue ‘checkerboard’ dial with Big Date at 12 o’clock, automatic Caliber 80 with official COSC chronometer certification, Nivachron hairspring, and 80-hour power reserve. Water resistant to 100 m. Ref. M049.567.11.041.00.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | MIDO Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer COSC |
|---|---|
| Reference | M049.567.11.041.00 |
| Case | Satin-finished and polished stainless steel; 40 mm × 39.2 mm; 3-piece construction; sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides; transparent screw-down case back; water resistant to 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft) |
| Movement | Automatic MIDO Caliber 80 COSC (ETA C07.651 base); officially certified COSC Chronometer; 25 jewels; anti-magnetic Nivachron™ hairspring |
| Frequency | 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) |
| Power Reserve | Up to 80 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, central seconds, and instantaneous Big Date display at 12 o’clock |
| Dial | Sunray blue with rectangular checkerboard pattern; nickel-plated applied indexes with Super-LumiNova; applied frame at 12 o’clock |
| Bracelet | Integrated satin-finished stainless steel with polished center links; folding clasp with push-buttons; quick-release spring bars |
