MIDO remains at the forefront of innovation and allows the brand’s watchmaking excellence to shine in a fascinating model: the gears of the movement are traced on the dial of the new Multifort Mechanical and are visible day and night thanks to Super-LumiNova®. This exceptional limited edition with an impressive diameter of 44 mm celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Multifort collection and will undoubtedly make the hearts of watch lovers beat faster
The strong personality of Multifort Mechanical combines expertise and history. The Multifort, launched in 1934, is MIDO’s oldest watch line. Crafted from the finest metals, this watch stands the test of time and the elements with legendary durability. With a diameter of 44 mm, the stainless steel case of the Multifort Mechanical underlines its exceptional strength of character. White Super-LumiNova® traces the shape of the movement’s components behind the scenes on the anthracite-colored dial – like an X-ray image. This high-tech phosphorescent material creates an extraordinary painting that glows blue and orange in the dark. On the caseback, a mineral crystal reveals the sublime refinements of the mechanical Swiss movement. MIDO has chosen a hand-wound movement that is extremely popular with collectors. By operating the crown, the owner of the watch interacts directly with the mechanical mechanism – in keeping with classic watchmaking tradition. The words “JUBILE” and “ONE OF 999” are engraved on the caseback of each example of this exclusive edition, limited to 999 pieces to mark Multifort’s 90th anniversary. With three interchangeable straps in a special case – made of brown leather, stainless steel and dark gray fabric with decorative stitching made of white luminous thread – the look of the watch can be easily adapted to suit the occasion.
Fascinating shimmer
With the Multifort Mechanical, MIDO sheds light on the secrets of mechanical watchmaking. The shapes of the movement components are traced on the dial using white Super-LumiNova®. The crown wheel at 3 o’clock and the ratchet wheel at 1 o’clock have a circular, azure, anthracite-colored finish. The ratchet, balance wheel and hairspring contrast in deep matt black. A vertical satin finish makes the slate-gray bridges of the gear train shimmer. At night, the blue and orange afterglow makes this extraordinary dial shine. The sparkling hands are part of the show: the hour and minute hands are faceted on three sides and decorated with white Super-LumiNova® and the small seconds hand at 6 o’clock is diamond-cut. The minute division on the flange is also phosphorescent. Thanks to the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, the watch can be read perfectly at any time.
The Multifort Mechanical unfolds its generous diameter of 44 mm in a stainless steel housing. This material, prepared for all eventualities, gives the watch an elegant look thanks to the alternation between polished and satin finishes. MIDO enriches this limited edition with three bracelets. Each expresses a facet of the Multifort’s personality – the first in robust steel, the second in retro chic brown leather with a patina effect and the third in sporty textile stitched with a very original white luminous thread.
Mechanical beauty
A transparent case back provides a clear view of the sophisticated gear train of the Multifort Mechanical. The components, artfully refined in keeping with tradition, are an expression of MIDO’s historical expertise. The rhodium-plated bridges, which are decorated with Côtes de Genève, are beveled on the edges. This hand-wound Swiss movement creates a strong emotional connection with the watch. With a power reserve of up to 46 hours, the owner supplies the movement with energy themselves – by simply turning the ergonomic crown on the side of the case. And then the pulsating, mechanical heart of the watch continues to beat to measure time with precision.
The Multifort Mechanical is a symbol of MIDO’s know-how and the magic of the fluorescent material makes its inner and outer excellence shine.
