s an ultimate tribute to the television universe, Mido launches the spectacular Multifort TV Big Date S01E01. Building further on its TV origins, this limited edition dares to stand out, featuring a breathtaking dial with a highly detailed and sophisticated decoration, and so confirming Mido’s expertise and creative audacity. Two additional bracelets in striking colours complete this extraordinary collector’s edition.

A TV or a watch? Retro or modern? Undoubtedly a bit of them all. One of Mido’s strengths is attention to detail, and the watch brand is once again proving its expertise in this area. The dial of the Multifort TV Big Date S01E01 becomes a screen, with a subtle and hypnotic play of three-dimensional, coloured geometric shapes, a skilful reworking of the lines that appeared on the TV screens of the era. These aesthetic codes – highly evocative for an entire generation – are a logical extension of the success of the Multifort TV Big Date, whose square “TV” case is inspired by Mido models from 1973, 1980 and 2000.

Crafted from the finest materials and featuring superior precision, the new Multifort TV Big Date S01E01, limited to 999 pieces, is a highly creative expression of the Swiss watch brand’s historic watchmaking expertise. Its extraordinary latest-generation movement, the automatic Caliber 80, is equipped with a high-tech Nivachron™ balance spring for enhanced accuracy. Season 1, episode 1: for this urban model, as unique as it is eye-catching, the series has only just begun, and is sure to leave no-one unmoved.

True to its DNA, Mido has taken its mastery of shape and detail one step further with the Multifort TV Big Date S01E01. A flat, square satin-brushed bezel surrounds a spectacular dial featuring four-faceted pyramids in relief. Their colours and geometric layouts recall the legendary TV tuning screens of yesteryear. The different sizes of these pyramids create a visual impression of movement on this screen-style dial.

The trapezoidal indexes at the quarter-hours and dot indexes at the five minute points contrast with this “televisual” face, highlighted in black and trimmed with white Super-LumiNova. This luminescent treatment, also applied to the faceted hour and minute hands, ensures excellent readability in the dark. Mido’s famous big date sits in prime position at 12 o’clock. The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both faces ensures a perfect, glare-free view of this unique dial.

Mido has forged the case and metal bracelet of the Multifort TV Big Date S01E01 from highly robust stainless steel. The alternating satin-finished and polished surfaces add an elegant volume and sparkle to the watch. Presented in a custom-made case, this limited edition of 999 pieces is accompanied by two additional yellow and turquoise-blue rubber straps with relief motifs, multiplying the possibilities and opportunities to stand out from the crowd.

Behind the screen of the Multifort TV Big Date S01E01, time passes to the rhythm of the high-performance Caliber 80, which offers impressive accuracy. The transparent case back reveals the finely decorated gears: the oscillating weight is adorned with Côtes de Genève and engraved with the Mido logo. Its power reserve of up to 80 hours is a guarantee of reliability, particularly given that Mido has equipped the movement with a Nivachron™ balance spring. This innovative material is particularly resistant to magnetism and shocks, for a level of accuracy far in excess of standards.

A limited collector’s edition, the Multifort TV Big Date S01E01 brings all the charm of the analogue era to the wrist. A striking, colourful model with a retro-modern touch for those who know how to stand out.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Movement

• Mido automatic Caliber 80 (ETA C07.651 base), 12 ¾’’’, Ø 28.80 mm, thickness: 5.86 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 Vib/h, Nivachron™ balance spring. Oscillating weight with Côtes de Genève decoration and Mido logo. HMS and instantaneous big date window. Adjusted in three different positions for optimal accuracy. Power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Case

• Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, 40x39.2 mm, 3 parts, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both faces, sand-blasted dot at 12 o’clock, elaborate and finely decorated movement visible through the transparent case back, screw-down case back engraved “one of 999”, engraved serial number, screw-down crown, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m/330 ft). Lug-to-lug length: 46.85 mm.

Bracelet

• Satin-finished stainless steel, integrated into the case and polished central links. Deploying clasp with push buttons and engraved Mido logo.
• Additional straps in yellow and turquoise-blue, in rubber with relief motifs, stainless steel pin buckle.

Dial

• Multicoloured, pyramid-shaped positive relief, baton indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova. Minute track on the flange. Big date at 12 o’clock.

Hands

• Nickel-coated, diamond-cut and faceted hour and minute hands, coated with white Super-LumiNova, flat diamond-cut large seconds hand.

Price

• CHF 1,350