Mido Archives - Time+Tide Watches

The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

Buying Guides

18.03.25

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The best TV dial watches that might signal their glorious comeback

The stone dial and integrated bracelet trends are old hat - it's time for the quirkiness of the 1970s to come back.

In The Shop

15.03.25

Is the Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns the brand’s key to becoming a collection staple?

The Mido Multifort 8 Two Crowns brings back a Mido classic, now with an integrated bracelet and octagonal bezel.

9 of the best affordable dive watches for avoiding the bends on a budget

Buying Guides

13.03.25

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9 of the best affordable dive watches for avoiding the bends on a budget

Here are a bunch of great dive watches from several different brands that will all ring up the till less than US$5,000.

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Last Week in Watches

09.03.25

New releases from Anoma, Ming, Casio G-Shock and more

Casio celebrates International Women’s Day, Anoma releases its second-ever watch and King Seiko unveils a new flagship collection.

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Introducing

05.03.25

Mido’s Commander 1959 Pixel time travels to the disco dimension

Blending the Mido Commander 1959’s vintage style with modernity, this Pixel edition finds itself in a world of retro joy.

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Buying Guides

07.01.25

These 5 affordable two-tone watches have all the swagger, but just a little bit of the cost

Looking for the bi-metal look, all under the benchmark of US$3,000?

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

Watch Education

24.12.24

World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?

They're the two most popular types of travel watches - but what actually makes them different?

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Buying Guides

25.11.24

Rose gold watches that prove rosy tones can be for everyone

Rose gold can be the most overlooked of all precious metals, but it is extremely versatile, as this list proves.

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

Friday Wind Down

15.11.24

A week of celebrating winners and creating new ones: world champion divers, the year’s best watches, and our contribution

We introduce a new collab with TAG Heuer, the GPHG honours the best of the year, and Mido and Red Bull celebrate extreme sport. What…

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Last Week in Watches

20.10.24

New releases from Patek Philippe, Raymond Weil, Frederique Constant and more

Patek's first new watch collection in 25 years is the biggest watch news of the week, but we've also seen a particularly large number of…

The Mido Multifort TV 35 is a slender, snazzy steal

Introducing

16.10.24

The Mido Multifort TV 35 is a slender, snazzy steal

The rounded square of the Mido Multifort TV is getting a smaller, vintage-inspired sizing at 35mm in a range of dial choices.

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

Buying Guides

06.09.24

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Buying Guides

19.08.24

5 of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy

Feeling blue (and black)? Maybe a list of some of the best Batman bezel watches you can actually buy will cheer you up.

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

Last Week in Watches

18.08.24

New releases from Atelier Wen, Vacheron Constantin, Longines and more

While Geneva Watch Days 2024 is not too far off, some very cool watches debuted this week.

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

Friday Wind Down

16.08.24

Does viral breakdancer Raygun wear Casio as a go-to?

While everyone may be scrutinising Rachael "Raygun" Gunn's breaking routines, as watch geeks we just want to identify the watch on her wrist.

Mido revisits the first run of the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

Introducing

13.08.24

Mido revisits the first run of the Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 in black PVD

The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer is back in black, with a PVD-coated case and three interchangeable straps.

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Friday Wind Down

02.08.24

Skip the waitlist: win an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 50th Anniversary and support kids in hospital

Toys for Hospitalized Children's 4th annual luxury watch raffle supports a noble cause, with a coveted Royal Oak up for grabs.

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

In Depth

30.07.24

The underappreciated history of Mido, and where it stands today

Mido has an incredibly rich history, and its one we don't hear about often enough, so we took a dive into the archives to find…

Buying Guides

19.07.24

10 of the best sports watches

We've compiled a list of 10 of the best sport watches you can buy today (and do not require a decade-long wait to be allocated).

Mido’s Ocean Star 39 tributes 80 years of underappreciated history with phenomenal movement value

Introducing

09.07.24

Mido’s Ocean Star 39 tributes 80 years of underappreciated history with phenomenal movement value

The new mid-size variants sport gradient dials and an ETA 2892-based movement.

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Opinion

17.06.24

How to pair watches with your wrist tattoos

Straps and bracelet stacks are not the only means to accessorise your favourite watch. Tattoos can be a bold way to liven up your wrist…

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Buying Guides

09.06.24

5 of the best frozen dials that are so cool, they’re hot

Watch dials that mimic the cool appearance of ice are becoming more popular: these pieces prove the diverse ways it can be done.

Watch Education

26.05.24

How much do stone dials actually cost?

Buffy explores the 1970s trend that is back in full swing, and how far your money actually goes.

Mido gives the Ocean Star 200C a high-end forged carbon fibre makeover

Introducing

13.05.24

Mido gives the Ocean Star 200C a high-end forged carbon fibre makeover

Fact: carbon fibre makes everything cooler, especially watches. That's why this limited edition Mido diver is an exciting prospect.

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more

Last Week in Watches

12.05.24

New releases from Jaeger-LeCoultre, Farer, Vacheron Constantin and more

Old Vacherons made new, a deep purple Farer, and a delectable Armin Strom are just some of the pieces making up this week's selection.

New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more

Last Week in Watches

08.04.24

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New releases from Doxa, M.A.D. Editions, Krayon and more

Watches and Wonders is now truly upon us and, as the big box brands have to stop releases as per fair rules, independent brands are…

Don’t touch that dial: the Mido Multifort TV Big Date S01E01 is a funky retro limited edition

Hands On

04.04.24

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Don’t touch that dial: the Mido Multifort TV Big Date S01E01 is a funky retro limited edition

This Mido takes the 'TV' part of its name quite literally, boasting a unique dial that evokes an old-school TV test card pattern.

A quick dash across the ditch to NZ with the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer

What We Wore

28.03.24

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A quick dash across the ditch to NZ with the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer

Using a world timer to track a two-hour time difference is overkill. Jamie did it anyway.

Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

Friday Wind Down

02.02.24

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Zach reports back from LVMH Watch Week in Miami, and how Jamie survived cliff diving with Mido in NZ

T+T's global team really went global this week.

Buying Guides

05.01.24

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5 of the best diving chronographs

For those who need a touch more timing utility alongside a dive-time bezel, this is the list for you.

The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

News

29.08.23

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The Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio is finally here

Editor’s note: We’re beyond excited to share with you the news of the Time+Tide Watch Discovery Studio finally being open. In a sneak peek of…

New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

05.08.23

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New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

We are really feeling the heat of summer in the Northern hemisphere, and it seems that the watch industry feels the same. Compared to last…

Mido takes it back to the 80s with the Multifort TV Big Date, launching in the Time+Tide shop

In The Shop

16.06.23

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Mido takes it back to the 80s with the Multifort TV Big Date, launching in the Time+Tide shop

It’s the 1970s, and colour TV is the hot new thing, with bulging CRT displays lodged into units that were too heavy to steal. This…

The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer brings GMT functionality to the party

Introducing

16.03.23

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The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer brings GMT functionality to the party

One of the most instantly lovable watches of 2020 was the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961, a dive watch blazing with pastel hues that…

Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch-buying guide

In The Shop

04.02.23

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Five reasons to buy the new issue of NOW, the Time+Tide watch-buying guide

What time is it? Time to get a watch. That’s the reason we assemble Time+Tide’s NOW magazine, a watch-buying guide that curates the top watch…

What will be the watch colour of the year in 2023?

Opinion

04.01.23

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What will be the watch colour of the year in 2023?

A couple of years ago, the watch world became flooded with a sea of green. Dials were awash with the colour in multiple shades –…

Hands On

16.11.22

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HANDS-ON: The Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition is a sporty refresh of the best value Swiss GMT around

Special edition watches can celebrate anniversaries, achievements or celebrity tie-ins, but sometimes a special edition can just exist because the watch is special. Mido’s latest…

Cliff diving with Mido: “You never conquer the fear. You just learn to manage it”

Pop Culture

21.10.22

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Cliff diving with Mido: “You never conquer the fear. You just learn to manage it”

“When you enter the water at that velocity, the impact is severe,” says Eric Brooker, an elite-level diving coach who supervised the judging panel at…

The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

Hands On

22.07.22

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The new Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient is a Time+Tide exclusive

Due to a market saturated with great pieces that evoke the times of yesteryear, you’ve no short of options when it comes to a vintage-styled…

A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Lists

14.07.22

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A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Prompted by Seiko’s bombshell release of the SKX Sports Style GMT – 5KX GMT for short – we sought to find other watches with GMT…

INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon

Watch Reviews

25.05.22

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INTRODUCING: The Mido Multifort Skeleton Vertigo is a strong value play inspired by a true Aussie icon

Watch enthusiasts can be a quirky bunch. So fanatical is our passion, we sometimes forget that not everyone is like us. For every one of…

Do you like free stuff? Check out the bonus gifts you’ll now get with the Mido Ocean Star Tribute

In The Shop

09.01.22

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Do you like free stuff? Check out the bonus gifts you’ll now get with the Mido Ocean Star Tribute

As if Mido needed to offer even better value for money, each purchase of the Mido Ocean Star Tribute will now include a free Mido-branded…

VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

Lists

05.01.22

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VIDEO: The top 5 watches of 2021 from $1000-$5000 (Part 1)

The $1000-$5000 category is a sweet spot for so many watch enthusiasts, as it reflects a quality benchmark that distinguishes itself from the more budget…