# Mido Multifort TV Big Date Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date is a versatile sport-dress hybrid drawing from mid-century TV cabinet aesthetics with its signature curved lugs and structured case, featuring a 42mm stainless steel build, intricate sunray dial with oversized double-window date at 6 o'clock, luminous indices and hands for legibility, and the in-house developed automatic Calibre 80 movement boasting an 80-hour power reserve, ideal for value-conscious collectors seeking refined Swiss engineering for daily office-to-casual transitions.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.6/10.0

**Material Metric (9.5/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel paired with double-domed sapphire crystal and AR coating plus satin-polished finishing rivals the robust build of an Omega Seamaster 300.

**Dials & Design Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Vintage TV lugs, textured vertical sunray pattern, and applied faceted indices create a compelling modern-vintage fusion comparable to Grand Seiko's textured dials.

**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Bracelet-fitted 42mm case with 100m water resistance transitions seamlessly from boardroom to beach like a well-executed Tudor Ranger.

**Movement Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Calibre 80's silicon balance spring, 80-hour reserve, and 25-jewel construction delivers ETA-topping reliability akin to Longines' caliber upgrades.

**Complications Metric (8.3/10.0)** - The prominent big date complication executes cleanly and legibly, matching the utility of Nomos' oversized date designs.

**Brand Metric (7.5/10.0)** - Mido's Swatch Group pedigree and consistent quality position it solidly with peers like Oris in the entry-luxury segment.

**Functions Metric (7.2/10.0)** - Essential time, big date, and strong lume provision handles everyday needs comparably to a standard Tag Heuer Aquaracer.

**History & Innovation Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Over a century of Swiss milestones including early automatics bolstered by practical Calibre 80 advancements, on par with Certina's legacy.

**Rarity Metric (4.7/10.0)** - Accessible pricing and steady production mirror the availability of standard Seiko Prospex models.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 5.1

## WM Collector Grade: B

## Performance Insights: Excels in material quality, design flair, and movement prowess while rarity and functions remain solid but unremarkable; tremendous value punching at an implied $18,500 performance level.

## TPS Interpretation: Strong Value: Premium specs and heritage deliver luxury-adjacent performance well beyond its mid-tier price point.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**