MIDO revives a cult favorite silhouette with the new Multifort TV Big Date, a bold reinterpretation of the brand’s 1970s TV-shaped case—now paired with modern mechanical innovation. The retro geometry immediately sets it apart in a sea of circular sameness, but this is no mere throwback exercise. The Multifort TV Big Date is a technical statement piece built for the present.
Front and center is the oversized Big Date complication at 12 o’clock, using two independently rotating discs to deliver numerals nearly three times larger than standard date windows. It’s a design detail that not only elevates legibility but also punctuates the dial with a clean, architectural symmetry.
Inside, MIDO equips the watch with its latest-generation Caliber 80 automatic movement, offering up to 80 hours of power reserve, doubling the autonomy of traditional calibers. A high-tech Nivachron™ balance spring—crafted from a titanium-based alloy—resists shocks, magnetic fields, and long-term wear, ensuring performance that matches the watch’s striking aesthetic.
The dial itself leans into vivid textures and modern dynamism, amplified by the angular case, which pays homage to MIDO’s design archives while feeling firmly contemporary. With durability, accuracy, and retro-futurist charm, the Multifort TV Big Date is designed for enthusiasts who want something functional yet different—something that stands out without shouting.
At $1,470, the MIDO Multifort TV Big Date offers standout value in Swiss mechanical watchmaking, proving that heritage and innovation can coexist beautifully in one unmistakable square silhouette.
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