The Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium is the fresh launch from Mido in the MultiFort Family
With quite good success, I would say. Mido is a brand that enjoys success in the Asian and Latin American markets. Europe is not to be overlooked either, but nothing that would break the bank.
Combined with the success of the Multifort TV Big Date model since 2023, Mido thought it was time for a little refresh.
Thus, the Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium is the “new classmate” of the Multifort TV family.
It should be noted that Mido’s Multifort line did not always have this shape; in fact, their watches were as normal as could be in terms of appearance. However, the 1970s arrived, and the case shape we see today on the Multifort (TV) became very popular, especially with brands such as Patek Philippe.
I like the previous models that were launched, especially because of their colors, and I think the model goes best with a rubber strap. But that’s just my preference.
Case, Material, and Size of Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium measures 39.2 x 40 mm and is only 11.5 mm thick. As expected from a titanium watch, it is very light but also very durable.
The case has a slightly rounded rectangular shape that respects the family’s features, with a wide, vertically brushed, a deep sandblasted dot at the 12 o’clock index, prominent edges at both ends of the case, and a screw-down crown to ensure the watch’s claimed water resistance of 100 meters.
Dial
Obviously, the first thing that catches your eye is the date window, positioned at 12 o’clock. It is large, so you don’t need glasses or a magnifying glass on the sapphire crystal to see the date easily.
The numbers indicating the date are very large, about twice as large as on other watches, and the font is white on a black background, which makes the date very easy to read.
Other characteristic features include the horizontal grooves, carved in relief, that cross the gray dial, which I think I’ve seen before on the Tag Heuer Aquaracer. It’s also worth mentioning that the gray on the dial has a gradient effect that goes from a light gray center to more saturated gray tones towards the edges.
The trapezoidal and circular indices (at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock) are recessed and come with white Super-LumiNova (we talked about Super-Luminova in the Omega Seamaster review). I honestly don’t know if there’s any difference and if the indices glow white. It would be too good to be true.
Finally, the hour and minute hands, which are also “baton” shaped, are filled with white Super-Luminova.
Bracelet
I didn’t see any mention of whether this model also comes with a rubber strap option. Personally, I think this watch looks best with such a strap. The bracelet is made of titanium, beautifully polished, and has a quick-release mechanism, which is always welcome.
Movement
Nothing out of the ordinary, the ultra-popular mechanism used by Swatch brands, Powermatic 80, shock-resistant, anti-magnetic. But also an 80-hour power reserve.
The mechanism’s rotor is customized with the famous Geneva stripes.
The price for the Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium is 1,290 Swiss francs. Expensive? Cheap? You decide! The watch is beautiful, I really like the design, I prefer it on a rubber strap, and I would probably go for the steel version rather than this titanium one.
Anyway, I think it’s a watch worth considering. You can find it here
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Mido Multifort TV Big Date Titanium |
| Case Material | Titanium |
| Case Dimensions | 39.2 x 40mm (width x length), 11.5mm thickness |
| Case Shape | Rounded rectangular |
| Bezel | Wide, vertically brushed |
| Bezel Marker | Recessed sandblasted pip at noon |
| Case Features | Slightly protruding lips at either end, screw-down crown with guards |
| Water Resistance | 100m |
| Dial Color | Silvery grey with gradient effect (lighter grey centre to saturated tones) |
| Dial Features | Horizontal grooves in relief, sloping flange in darker grey |
| Date Display | Big Date at noon (two separate black discs with white numerals, numerals ~3x larger than similar watches) |
| Indices | Circular and trapezoid (at 3, 6, 9 o’clock), recessed, white Super-LumiNova |
| Hands | Baton hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova strip |
| Bracelet/Strap | Titanium bracelet with satin-brushed outer links and polished central link |
| Clasp | Folding clasp |
| Bracelet Features | Quick-release push pins for easy switching |
| Movement | Powermatic 80 (Calibre 80), automatic |
| Movement Features | Shock-resistant and anti-magnetic Nivachron balance spring, 80-hour power reserve, customised Mido rotor with Geneva stripes |
| Price | CHF 1,290 |
| Availability | Permanent collection, now available |
