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Why are Mido watches so expensive?

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Why are Mido watches so expensive?
There are a few reasons why Mido watches are so expensive. One contributing factor is the materials, such as titanium and sapphire glass, that go into every Mido watch. The luxury maker also invests heavily in research and development, which has allowed it to offer cutting-edge timepieces for decades. A major example is its Multi-Fort automatic movement. When it debuted in the 1930s, it was the world's first-ever shock-proof and waterproof automatic movement. Its history of innovation has made Mido a trusted name in watches and driven demand for its timepieces, which also impacts their price points. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of watches.
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
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Mido 14Kt. Yellow Gold Ocean Star Art Deco Style Power Wind Watch, circa 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Ocean Star METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 32mm CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Power Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers / Baton Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 12 months on the movement. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Mido is a famous old house still in business today. They are renowned for their rugged design and styling. This piece has a heavy solid gold...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

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14k Gold

Mido Multifort Steel "Bumper" Automatic with Original Patinated Dial
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / Reference 230 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33mm...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Roma, Lazio
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back...
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Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Steel

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
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Mido Multifort Steel Early Bumper Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's
By Mido Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mido Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Multifort / British Patents METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 33...
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Steel

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