Mido

Swiss watchmaker Georges Schaeren founded Mido in 1918. The name Mido – derived from “yo mido” meaning “I measure” in Spanish – expresses a deep attachment to the measurement of time. Sustained by its founder’s visionary strength, the brand continues to combine watchmaking expertise, innovation, functionality and aesthetics.

Cutting-edge technology, movements renowned for their precision, materials of superior quality, and original yet timeless designs are the pillars of Mido’s unique know-how. The brand draws on its expertise to proudly showcase mechanical and aesthetic features that meet the highest standards of Swiss watchmaking and to make high-end quality affordable. Mido’s watches are fitted with the latest-generation automatic movements, with impressive power reserves and excellent resistance to magnetism. All chronometer models house calibres subjected to rigorous testing by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute) and are therefore COSC-certified. Since value lies in the smallest details, Mido selects the best materials and applies high-end finishes and decorations to its dials and calibres. This technological performance is joined by original yet timeless designs with sleek lines. Beyond fashion and passing trends, Mido watches stand out for their reliability, resistance and durability.

An international name in Swiss mechanical watches, Mido is represented by 2,700 official retailers in 70 countries and its watches are available on major digital sales platforms. The brand also has its own boutiques and e-boutiques.

Mido is based in Le Locle, the centre of watchmaking excellence in the Swiss Jura and belongs to the Swatch Group, the world leader in watchmaking.

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Mido’s Latest Multifort TV Models Offer New Sizing and Style Options to Suit Any Wrist

You don’t have to wait another decade for the next TV-inspired silhouette because Mido has already delivered two new highly wearable versions of its beloved TV-shaped case.

Guiding Light: Meet the Mido Super Slim Ocean Star 39

The brand is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its classic dive watch in a big (but smaller) way.

Screen Time: Mido Unveils The Retro-Styled Multifort TV Big Date

Five decades after its first foray into making TV-shaped watch models, Mido is bringing back this iconic case shape with the new, sport-luxe Mido Multifort TV Big Date, featuring an eye-catching gradient dial.

Dialed Up to Full: The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient

Watchonista goes hands-on with one of Mido’s latest creations inspired by its 1960s dive models. And its pièce de résistance is a remarkable red and black graduated dial.
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Mido’s Latest Multifort TV Models Offer New Sizing and Style Options to Suit Any Wrist

You don’t have to wait another decade for the next TV-inspired silhouette because Mido has already delivered two new highly wearable versions of its beloved TV-shaped case.

Guiding Light: Meet the Mido Super Slim Ocean Star 39

The brand is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its classic dive watch in a big (but smaller) way.

Screen Time: Mido Unveils The Retro-Styled Multifort TV Big Date

Five decades after its first foray into making TV-shaped watch models, Mido is bringing back this iconic case shape with the new, sport-luxe Mido Multifort TV Big Date, featuring an eye-catching gradient dial.

Dialed Up to Full: The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient

Watchonista goes hands-on with one of Mido’s latest creations inspired by its 1960s dive models. And its pièce de résistance is a remarkable red and black graduated dial.

The Return of a Classic: The New Multifort Powerwind Chronometer from Mido

Mido once again mines its archive to bring back one of its mid-century icons, and it’s a doozy.

Cliff Diving With Red Bull And Mido For The Launch Of The Ocean Star 600 Chronometer

Supreme precision in every movement; that’s what the world’s best cliff divers and Mido's new Ocean Star 600 Chronometer had in common on the final day of the Red Bull cliff diving competition last weekend. Let’s dive right into it. 

Ettore Bugatti’s Mido Watch Sells Big At Auction

Over 90 years ago, the founder of the legendary car manufacturer asked Mido to make a series of Bugatti-inspired watches. Recently, Ettore Bugatti’s personal piece sold at auction for $330,000.

Dive Into The 1960s With The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Re-Edition

For 2020, Mido is presenting a re-edition of one of its most sought-after vintage timepieces – the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961.

A COSC Certified Saturation Diver From… Mido? The New Ocean Star Diver 600

With the introduction of the Mido Ocean Star Diver 600, the brand is diving to depths rarely seen in watchmaking. Even better? The price.

The Sub-$1,000 Summer Watch I’m Surprised You Haven’t Bought

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Elegance at 100, Mido and the Commander Big Date

Swatch’s accessible brand enters 2018 swinging with an impressive collection of timepieces made to celebrate the brand’s 100th Anniversary.
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