Mido Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition: a golden TV icon, refined
Key Highlights
- Yellow gold-coloured PVD case and bracelet with a revived 1970s TV-shaped silhouette.
- Gradient dial from yellow gold to deep black with horizontal brushing and recessed indexes.
- Big date at 12 o’clock driven by automatic Caliber 80 with up to 80 hours of power reserve.
- Nivachron™ balance spring for improved resistance to magnetism, shocks and temperature variations.
- Two easily interchangeable options: yellow gold-coloured steel bracelet and textured black rubber strap.
Vintage TV design with modern urban polish
Mido’s Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition reinterprets the TV-shaped case introduced in the 1970s in a bold yellow gold-coloured execution that feels architectural on the wrist. Measuring 40 x 39.2 mm with a lug‑to‑lug length of 46.85 mm, the satin-finished and polished stainless-steel case is fully coated in yellow gold-coloured PVD, giving the watch a strong monochrome presence while preserving the sharp geometry of the Multifort TV design.
Across the dial, Mido plays with depth and contrast. The surface carries the horizontal brushed motif that is now a Multifort TV signature, while the gradient shifts from yellow gold at the centre to deep black at the edge. Recessed indexes filled with white Super-LumiNova® add relief, and a minute track on the flange frames the display with precision.
The big date at 12 o’clock is the visual anchor, its white numerals on a black background ensuring legibility and balancing the strong case lines. Diamond-cut, faceted hands with white Super-LumiNova® maintain clarity in all light, while the satin-brushed bezel reinforces the TV screen impression without excess shine.
Caliber 80 at the core
Inside, the Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition is powered by the Mido automatic Caliber 80 (ETA C07.651 base), a 12 ¾’’’ movement operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour and providing HMS functions with an instantaneous big date window. Its Nivachron™ balance spring enhances resistance to magnetism, temperature variations and shocks, in line with the watch’s sports-chic positioning.
The power reserve of up to 80 hours means the watch stays ready to wear after several days off the wrist. Through the transparent screw‑on case back, Mido reveals Côtes de Genève on the oscillating weight and an engraved Mido logo, underscoring the brand’s focus on accessible Swiss mechanical watchmaking. The movement is adjusted in three positions to support consistent daily accuracy.
Water resistance is rated to 10 bar (100 m/330 ft) thanks to a screw‑down crown and robust three-part construction. This level of protection, together with the secure folding clasp and integrated architecture, allows the piece to transition from daily wear to more active settings.
Bracelets for contrast and character
The Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition is delivered with two bracelet options. The integrated stainless-steel bracelet, fully treated in yellow gold-coloured PVD, combines satin‑finished outer links with polished centre links and closes with a folding clasp with push-buttons and an engraved Mido logo.
For a sportier attitude, Mido includes a textured black rubber strap. It is paired with a pin buckle in satin-finished stainless steel with matching PVD treatment and an engraved logo. Both options use quick-change bars, making it simple to alternate between an all-gold statement and a more technical, rubber-equipped look.
Why it matters
The Multifort TV Big Date Special Edition brings together a recognisable 1970s-inspired TV shape, modern mechanics with the Caliber 80 and Nivachron™, and practical details such as the big date and twin bracelets. For collectors seeking a Swiss sports-chic watch with a distinctive profile rather than a derivative design, it offers a focused, well-balanced proposition.
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