Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer Ref. M038.431.36.051.00

A legendary collection since 1934 meets a new, bright blue hue. Mido has designed the new Multifort Chronometer 1 Racing specifically for urban adventurers. With its new light blue color fitting to Geneva stripes pattern dial, this resistant chronometer adopts a contemporary, stylish look. Offering an autonomy of up to 80 hours, the Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer Ref. M038.431.36.051.00 designed for striding through the city and beyond. Mido completes this formidable everyday companion with the Caliber 80 Si. Certified by the Controle´le Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute- COSC), this automatic movement fitted with a high-end balance-spring crafted from silicon. Thanks to its anti-magnetic properties and shock-resistance, this high-tech material ensures unparalleled reliability and accuracy.

Mido draws its inspiration for the Multifort collection from the architecture of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Multifort and the Harbour Bridge are contemporaries, as both created in the 1930s. Offering the perfect combination of style and substance, function, and aesthetics, Mido celebrates this ultra-resistant, enduring monument with its instantly recognizable design features. The Multifort characteristic Geneva stripes on the dial recall the suspension cables on the Bridge. But the robustness and exceptional longevity of this collection, which has been in production for the past 85 years, also define the Multifort as a creation that has stood the test of time.

Mido Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer Ref. M038.431.36.051.00

With its 42mm stainless steel case measuring an average of 12mm thick, the Multifort Chronometer is built to stand the test of time. Its polished lugs and bezel contrast beautifully with the satin-finished case sides, adding a refined interplay of textures. The stainless steel case also undergoes an advanced Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) coating process, creating a microscopically thin yet durable layer that enhances corrosion resistance, hardness, and robustness. This sleek black coating not only elevates the watch's aesthetics but also provides hypoallergenic properties, making it versatile and comfortable for everyday wear.

A domed sapphire crystal, treated with double-sided anti-reflective coating, guarantees a clear, distortion-free view of the thrilling dial beneath. Designed for both daily wear and high-octane pursuits, the Multifort Chronometer offers practical functionality, including a day and date display at 3 o'clock. The faceted hour markers and hands, crafted with three-dimensional surfaces, create captivating light contrasts across the dial's vertical Geneva stripes, which subtly shift in tone depending on the viewing angle. Meanwhile, Super-LumiNova on the hands and indexes ensures excellent legibility in low light, ready to tackle the urban jungle or the racetrack under any circumstance.

This edition of the Multifort Chronometer fully embraces a vibrant racing style, paying tribute to classic motorsport heritage. The deep black dial provides a dramatic backdrop for the bold color accents. The racing aesthetic is immediately apparent with two concentric rings beneath the hour markers, painted in contrasting light blue and intense orange. Matching this high-energy palette, the minute rehaut features precision markers in vibrant orange, and the seconds hand receives a final flash of the same dynamic hue. This watch, further paired with its distinctive light blue and orange striped strap, is a confident and colorful statement piece rooted in certified performance.

Côtes de Genève Dial Texture

By resisting magnetic fields, water, and impacts, the Multifort already stood out for its performance back in 1934. Bolstered by modern technological progress, the new Multifort Chronometer presents extreme accuracy and robustness to boot. To enable even the most elegant athletes to measure time, the COSC-certified Caliber 80 Si movement fitted with a balance-spring crafted from silicon. This high-tech anti-magnetic material unheard of in such an affordable timepiece. The automatic Mido's COSC automatic caliber 80Si based on the ETA C07.621- is Mido proprietary name for their 80 hours power reserve with a silicon hairspring for better longevity while renowned for its shock-resistance. Its frequency reduced to 21,600 Hz for and an improved mainspring capacity, assuring the wearer with tight accuracy as it certified by the COSC, the official Chronometer certification agency of Switzerland.

The caliber 80 inside the Multifort makes it so value-driven as it hoods one of the highest-quality movements today at an excellent price point Best part yet, the case back reveals the inner workings of the caliber and its oscillating weight decorated with the Geneva stripes that are a hallmark of traditional Swiss watchmaking. 

The Multifort Chronometer is built for enduring performance, featuring a case with a screwed exhibition case back and a screwed crown, allowing it to withstand water pressure up to 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft). It is powered by a reliable movement boasting a generous power reserve of up to 80 hours, ensuring the watch keeps pace with your longest adventures.

SuperLuminova for Superb Glow In Dark

The watch offers versatility with two 22mm strap options. For the full racing aesthetic, it comes standard with a sky blue leather strap featuring two eye-catching orange stripes down the middle. This colorful strap is secured by a folding clasp with a black PVD coating. For a more subdued, stealthy look, a second all-black leather strap is included as an alternative, also finished with a matching black PVD-coated folding buckle.

Everything about the Mido Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer has been masterfully composed, from its dynamic design to its meticulous execution. The result is a timepiece that exudes precision, strength, and refined sportiness—one of the most striking pieces in the Multifort lineup. Backed by over a century of uninterrupted mechanical innovation, it embodies Mido's enduring pursuit of performance and elegance. With its bold legibility, exceptional 80-hour power reserve, and COSC-certified accuracy, the Multifort Chronometer 1 Racer is built for those who value both endurance and distinction, making it a truly satisfying companion for everyday wear.

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