Introducing The New Blue Version of the Mido Commander Large Date

Since its creation in 1918, Mido (a model owned by the Swatch Group) has made a reputation for itself with its very coherent providing, combining reliability and accessibility. Lately, the model has additionally demonstrated its capability to create cool, properly designed watches – the most recent Ocean Star GMT being an ideal instance of that technique. If you would like one thing a bit much less on the device/sporty facet, Mido has simply launched a brand new version of the Commander Large Date, a terrific all-rounder with many arguments at a good worth. And it does look good too!

Whereas Tissot affords such all-rounded fashion with the Gentleman assortment – let’s be sincere, the Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium is likely one of the greatest watches on this worth vary, that includes every part you’ll ever want and extra – Mido’s reply to a watch that appears good in all places and day by day of the week is called the Commander. Trendy, sharp, elegant with a slight informal contact, it’s filled with cool options. And the most recent version, with its massive double-digit date show and a brand new color mixture, is yet one more nice choice.

The bottom, the Mido Commander Large Date, is a reasonably acquainted watch. The Commander itself is likely one of the star collections of Mido. We’ve reviewed the watch in its sixtieth Anniversary Restricted Version right here. With its black dial and crimson accents, it was barely polarizing. Now, with the brand new version right here, it feels extra acceptable, extra fashionable, a bit youthful. The bottom is similar as typical; a 42mm stainless-steel case, with a skinny bezel, quick lugs and brushed surfaces throughout, save the contrasting polished bezel. Sure, it’s a bit on the big facet, but it surely’s nonetheless very a lot acceptable. The case, with a WR of 50m, is topped by a properly designed domed and faceted sapphire crystal.

What’s new is the sunray-brushed blue dial, framed by a round brushed internal flange. There are some shocking particulars on this Mido Commander Large Date, as an illustration, this internal flange has cutouts surrounding the polished utilized numerals… fancy and animating the dial. The primary attraction is, after all, the Large Date complication, proudly positioned at 6 o’clock in a cultured and sandblasted framed window. It options instantaneous jumps and show the date thanks to 2 discs with massive numerals. Matching the dial, the watch is worn on an off-the-cuff and fashionable blue textile with ecru stitching, closed by a chrome steel folding clasp.

Powering the watch is the automated Mido Caliber 80, utilizing the Group’s Powermatic 80 base. A robust engine, it boasts 80 hours of energy reserve and makes use of a Nivachron hairspring, recognized for its anti-magnetic properties. Working at a frequency of 3Hz, it’s right here introduced in an élaboré grade, adjusted in 3 positions and adorned with Geneva stripes.

The brand new steel-and-blue version of the Mido Commander Large Date is now obtainable from retailers and is a part of the everlasting assortment. It’s priced at EUR 970, a really respectable worth contemplating all you’ll get in return. For extra particulars, please go to www.midowatches.com.