COLORS AND PRECISION
Through this model, the brand illustrates its ability to add tantalizing-looking alternatives to the range of automatic watches that have been enhancing the collection since 1934.
Choosing colors carefully is a sine qua non for defining a watch’s personality more than ever before. The new Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer is a prime example of this. Mido has gone for a wonderfully-vibrant scenography by dressing its dial in black set off with a Côtes de Genève stripped finish, enhanced by an orange ring and a blue one. The absence of numerals invites the satin-brushed and polished markers encircled by a white minute tracker to help bring out the geometric visual harmony.
The visibility of the hour and minute hands, the direct-drive, as well as the day and date display nestling in a double aperture at 3 o’clock is optimal. In short, everything gives this model a decidedly sporty personality. And, for a perfectly-fitting finish, the watch comes complete with a leather strap in matching shades. The 80 COSC Si caliber beats inside the 42 mm-diameter steel case, water resistant to depths of 100 meters. As its name suggests, this variation of the selfwinding movement that drives a myriad of Mido references, has been issued with timekeeping certification from the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. The Si engraved on the balance bridge highlights the existence of a silicon spring that makes this beating heart insensitive to magnetic fields. As well as being incredibly precise, the caliber stands out with its autonomy as it supplies the Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer with a comfortable 3-day power reserve. Here, performance and style unite in a wonderfully-mastered score.
