Mido Multifort Superautomatic Powerwind with Date
Dress Watch / Vintage Everyday Watch · Mido (Swatch Group), positioned in the accessible luxury and mid-range tier, historically renowned for robust and water-resistant innovations.
Period: Vintage (1950s-1960s) Mid-Century design characterized by dauphine hands, faceted arrowhead indices, and a classic round gold-tone case.
Type
Dress Watch / Vintage Everyday Watch
Brand
Mido (Swatch Group), positioned in the accessible luxury and mid-range tier, historically renowned for robust and water-resistant innovations.
Movement
Automatic self-winding Mido bumper or rotor-based Powerwind mechanical movement with high jewel count and central sweep seconds.
Dimensions
Case diameter approximately 34-35mm, thickness approximately 11mm, lug-to-lug distance around 42mm, and lug width of 18mm.
Description
An elegant and charming vintage Mido Multifort Superautomatic Powerwind featuring a warm gold-tone aesthetic, classic mid-century dial layout with distinctive faceted markers, and the iconic Powerwind automatic technology that helped cement Mido's reputation for durability.
Key Features
Powerwind automatic winding system, distinctive arrowhead hour markers, date display at 3 o'clock, and the robust Multifort line heritage.
Dial Description
Off-white to silver sunburst dial featuring applied gold-tone faceted arrowhead and Arabic/baton hour markers, dauphine hands, a date aperture at 3 o'clock, and signature 'Mido Multifort Superautomatic Powerwind' text.
Case Material
Gold-filled or gold-plated stainless steel with polished finishing.
Crystal Type
Domed acrylic or hesalyte crystal with visible surface scratches typical of vintage timepieces.
Bezel Details
Fixed smooth polished gold-tone bezel integrated into the round case design.
Crown & Pushers
Small unsigned or signed push-pull gold-tone crown positioned at the 3 o'clock mark.
Bracelet or Strap
Gold-tone vintage expansion bracelet of flexible link construction.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down or pressure-fit case back, likely featuring Mido branding and serial/reference engravings.
Movement Type
Automatic self-winding Mido bumper or rotor-based Powerwind mechanical movement with high jewel count and central sweep seconds.
Water Resistance
Originally water resistant, but due to age and vintage seals, this watch should be considered strictly non-water-resistant today.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made, manufactured in Switzerland utilizing Mido in-house or modified baseline Swiss movements.
Age Estimate
Circa 1950s to early 1960s based on the Powerwind branding and dial typography.
Cultural Significance
Represents the post-war era of accessible Swiss luxury watches, offering reliable everyday timekeeping with sophisticated mid-century styling.
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition. The case shows signs of wear and minor plating loss on sharp edges, the crystal has surface scuffs, and the dial exhibits light aging patina consistent with age.
Value Estimate
Estimated between $300 to $800 USD depending heavily on functional condition, service history, and originality.
Care & Maintenance
Requires gentle handling, avoidance of moisture due to vintage gaskets, and a professional mechanical service every 5-7 years by a watchmaker familiar with vintage Mido movements.
Similar Watches
Omega Seamaster Vintage, Tissot Star Date, Longines Conquest vintage models.
Interesting Facts
Mido was a pioneer in automatic winding systems with its Powerwind mechanism, significantly reducing the number of components in automatic watches to increase reliability.