MIDO's Multifort TV Big Date is not just a watch; it's a bold statement, combining hypnotic style with infallible resistance. It's the perfect everyday watch, adding a touch of sophistication and originality to your daily routine. Let's have a closer look!

Reviving Retro: MIDO's Multifort TV Big Date

Remember the first TVs? Their screens, almost square with rounded corners, are a nostalgic nod to the past. MIDO first embraced this distinctive shape in the 1970s, 1980s, and again in 2000. Now, fifty years since its initial debut, the iconic TV-shaped case is back, seamlessly blending vintage charm with contemporary design.

The Multifort TV Big Date showcases a flat, square satin-brushed bezel that frames a dial designed to catch the light beautifully. We think the horizontal brushed finish of the dial is striking, complemented by trapezoidal hour-markers at each quarter. The big date display on the two-level dial stands out, while a dot at 12 o'clock on the bezel harks back to the round hour-markers of past Multifort models.

Cutting-Edge Mechanics

Beneath its stylish exterior, the Multifort TV Big Date is powered by the Calibre 80. The transparent case back reveals the intricately decorated gears, including an oscillating weight with Côtes de Genève and the Mido logo. This model boasts an impressive 80-hour power reserve. The inclusion of a Nivachron™ balance spring enhances its resistance to magnetic fields and shocks, ensuring remarkable precision. With water resistance up to 10 bar (100 meters/330 feet), this watch is built to endure.

Modern Mastery

The Multifort TV Big Date epitomizes MIDO's expertise in watchmaking, offering a dynamic and original aesthetic. It's designed for the modern-day city dweller who values precision, robustness, and bold design. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or elevating your everyday look, this watch makes a powerful statement.

With the Multifort TV Big Date, MIDO has once again proven its ability to honor its rich heritage while infusing a breath of fresh air into its designs. This watch is more than just a timepiece; it's a symbol of timeless elegance and cutting-edge innovation, perfect for those who appreciate the finer details in life.

Omega's famous Speedmaster '57, first introduced in 2013, returns this year with a Master Chronometer upgrade and a slimmer profile. The new 40.5 mm collection consists of eight stainless steel models, all offering a streamlined look with iconic heritage touches and bold new colors. Let's have a closer look!

Hands-on with the Speedmaster '57

With its unique Broad Arrow hands and tachymeter scale on the bezel, the Speedmaster '57 is emblematic of the first, revolutionary Speedmaster that was launched in 1957. For the latest update, Omega has lifted the vintage spirit to another level, with slimmer styling, extraordinary color, and a Co-Axial Master Chronometer engine that takes precision to the next gear.

This enduring watch is the perfect front seat companion for us, when driving a classic car. We love how it represents the original, timeless look of the Speedmaster (Speedy) line. It features a stainless-steel case and a black dial with recessed hour markers showing vintage Super-LumiNova from beneath. The beautifully brushed bezel includes a blackened tachymeter scale, while on the caseback, there is a "Speedmaster '57" engraving as well as a flat sapphire crystal.

A Day on the Wrist

We start the day at Omega's headquarters in Biel/Bienne. Here we pick up the beautiful Speedmaster '57 "Steel on Steel" version reference 332.10.41.51.01.001 and head to our favorite café in town. It is inspired by the iconic cafés in Paris and let's us dive into that classy 1950s era.

After this first pit stop we continue our journey through the beautiful Jura region. As we drive through colorful forests, we keep on glancing at the beautiful black dial of the Speedy with indicators matching the color of the autumnal leaves. The perfect combination!

Overall, the Omega Speedmaster '57 is a wonderful timepiece with a contemporary size of 40.5 mm and a design that pays tribute to the first Speedy. The updated movement and the added date complication both make this watch the ideal timepiece for everyday wear. Especially for those who appreciate the history of space exploration and have a flair for the aesthetics of the 1950s and 60s.

Another fun aspect of the collection is, that the heritage models come in four different colors. People can also choose between a wonderfully finished flat link bracelet and leather straps that come in matching colors. Ideally, you go for both!

Want to learn more about the Omega Speedmaster family? Then read this article about the Chronoscope!

Disruption is hard to achieve in the traditional Swiss watchmaking industry. That's exactly why Horage has entered the space. And what they have achieved after 12 years of research and development is remarkable. Let's have a look inside their manufacture in Biel/Bienne and go hands-on with the Horage Supersede. A true all-terrain GMT with an in-house movement, powered by a micro-rotor.

Horage - Made in Bienne

Just like us, Horage is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The town is home to the biggest and best known Swiss watchmakers. Engineering, design, and production happens at their highly industrialized facility. Truly committed to Switzerland as home of mechanical watchmaking, they reach a Swiss Made threshold of 87% to 98% in their watches. This is one of the highest rates in the industry!

When they launched Horage back in 2009, the founders Tzuyu Huang and Andreas Fels knew they needed to bring in some of the best talent if they were to disrupt the watchmaking industry. Consequently, they teamed up with Stefan Kussmaul, a former engineer at Eterna. Three years later, Jonas Nydegger joned and took over the project. Florian Serex also brought a wealth of knowledge to the Horage projects after acting as head of renowned ETA laboratories and CEO of Vaucher Manufacture.

Ever since, Horage has been pushing the boundaries in movement production. They aim to manufacture movements that are more precise and have a higher Swiss Made threshold, while also being more affordable. After achieving a breakthrough with their sturdy in-house Tourbillon 1 movement, available for (only!) around $6'900, they now want to shake up the GMT category. Their goal: manufacturing the most accessible Swiss micro-rotor GMT. The result is Supersede, a thin, all-terrain ready timepiece on an integrated steel bracelet.

Hands-On with the Horage Supersede

First things first: While the market start point for Swiss micro-rotors with three hands is around $7'500, Supersede will have a final retail for around $6'500. A true all-terrain GMT, the timepiece comes on an integrated steel bracelet and in-house movement. And its K2 micro-rotor movement is thin. With its dimensions of 3.6mm x 30mm it achieves +72 hours of power reserve. Equipped with silicon spring & escapement, the movement is hand finished with Côtes de Genève and square black gold bridge decorations.

Overall, the watch is 98% Swiss Made. A threshold almost unheard of at this price point. Especially considering that the timepiece is powered by an in-house movement.

Supersede - A Day on the Wrist

What we love about the Supersede is its dimension. Its dial has a diameter of 39.5mm and a thickness of 9.85mm. At a lug to lug distance of 46.29mm, the watch sits perfectly on the wrist. Especially considering its beautifully executed integrated bracelet with 3-point micro-adjustment buckle.

Besides Boreal Green, the watch also comes in the colors White, Transatlantic Blue, and Atoll Blue. While all are coming on the high quality 904L steel bracelet, rubber straps in different colors will also be available soon.

For us, the Horage Supersede is the perfect daily watch. The steel sports watch aesthetics match both a suit and t-shirt & jeans. While the GMT and big date indication make the watch a useful tool, the true beauty of the timepiece ticks inside. The K2 micro-rotor movement is another breakthrough for the young team that is revolutionizing the watchmaking industry from within their manufacture in Biel/Bienne.

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Whether stories from the moon, precision records, deep-sea adventures or cinema spectacles with well-dressed agents, there is much to discover at the OMEGA Museum. Let us give you a tour!

Discovering the OMEGA Museum

Situated on the river Suze is the CITÉ DU TEMPS. Designed by world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban, this building combines the exclusive and luxurious character of OMEGA with the playful style of SWATCH. The CITÉ DU TEMPS is also home to the OMEGA Museumwhich builds a bridge between the past, present and future of the watch manufacture in Biel/Bienne. From stories of space travel to precision records, deep-sea adventures and cinematic spectacles to charming agents, there is much to discover in the OMEGA Museum. Through the interactive design of the exhibition, both visual and audio, visitors will experience OMEGA's philosophy and dedication to detail first hand.

Diving into the World of OMEGA

At the museum, OMEGA leaves no aspect of the company's exciting history unexplored and invites visitors to immerse themselves in the OMEGA universe. Have you ever felt like a top athlete at the Olympic Games? No? Then it's high time you took to the tartan track in the museum and prepared for the start. Or have you ever sat in a moon rover, rescued the NASA team or operated an oversized clockwork? This and much more awaits you at the OMEGA Museum.

If you want to take a look at OMEGA's new watches and experience the new store concept, you can do so afterwards in the new OMEGA Boutique next door.

Do you want to learn more about OMEGA? Then read this article about our visit at their manufacture in Biel/Bienne.