DESCRIPTION
This estate Mido Multifort Grand Luxe is a compelling example of mid-century Swiss watchmaking, dating to approximately the 1940s–1950s based on its design and markings. The 31mm stainless steel case carries a striking two-tone copper and black dial that gives the watch a bold, graphic character well ahead of its time.
The caseback is signed with the full suite of Multifort engineering designations — anti-magnetic, anti-shock, waterproof, and impermeable — reflecting the robust construction Mido was celebrated for. Fitted on a black lizard-grain style strap, this is a sharp collector’s piece with genuine vintage presence.
KEY DETAILS
- Brand: Mido
- Model: Multifort Grand Luxe
- Reference / Case Number: 220
- Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Crown: Gold-tone
- Dial: Two-tone copper and black
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Movement: Swiss automatic
- Interior markings: Mido Limited, 17 Jewels, Swiss, Unadjusted
- Caseback markings: Mido Multifort Automatic, Anti-Choc, Anti-Magnetic, Waterproof, Impermeable, Switzerland
- Strap: Black lizard-grain style
- Country of origin: Switzerland
MEASUREMENTS
CONDITION
- Visible vintage wear throughout consistent with age and long-term use
- Dial shows aging and patina
- Case shows wear consistent with age
- Crystal shows age-related wear
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Era and identification are based on observed markings and visible design features; exact production date is not confirmed
- Working status of the movement has not been confirmed
- Strap is a lizard-grain style replacement, not confirmed as original