When Mido published the Commander Shade in 1959, the water resistant classic watch consisted of two essential features in order for it to work: a single-shell case and an Aquadura crown (a Mido invention that involved with cork for a substance ).
The brand has since upgraded on the tech front, with the usage of this Caliber 80 motion, nevertheless its aesthetics speak volumes of a traditional 60s-era timepiece — slender instance, a sizable diameter at 37mm, and cursive script.
Though the dial is kept minimal, it is the smoked effect that actually stands out. In this, Mido creates a dark version of the Commander Shade using a smoked blue dial and also for the first time, in total black PVD stainless steel.
The color contrasts between teal to sea blue to midnight under different light conditions. Polished indices and white script lend comparison for legibility, and the lightweight mesh bracelet straps on for ultimate comfort.
Mido Commander Blue Shade
Case: 37mm; stainless steel in black PVD
Dial: Two-tone gradated dial in blue and black
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; date and day
Strap: Stainless steel Milanese net in black PVD
The brand new Multifort Chronometer also has got the blue remedy that’s accentuated with a Côtes p Genève finish.
It is not the first time the brand has had beautiful Geneva stripes on the dial . It’s been attained on silver and black dials in earlier versions in 2018.
The opinion then already adopted the Caliber 80 Si motion, which supplies 80 hours of power reserve, and is fit using a liter balance-spring that aids in timekeeping precision, earning it to become COSC-certified.
However, this blue makeover plays on the color’s thickness, alternating between dark and light through linear definitions.
The polished appliques deliver considerable contrast in legibility, with white SuperLuminova implemented. The moments are indicated on the inner bezel and a day/date window is placed at 3 o’clock.
A second variation in steel and rose gold PVD is accompanied by an anthracite dial at the exact same Geneva stripe finish.
Case: 42mm; stainless steel
Dial: Blue with Côtes de Genève decoration
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds; date and day
Movement: Automatic-winding Caliber 80 Si
Strap: Stainless Steel bracelet
