Rare Vintage MIDO Multifort Super Automatic Watch 17 Jewels Cal. 817 ALL S.S.

Description: We are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, thank you for looking! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION SO THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIZE OF THE WATCH PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. AFTER READING, PLEASE MESSAGE US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO MAKING A PURCHASE. WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. MIDO Mido – from Spanish “Yo mido” which translates “I measure.” Mido is a Swiss luxury watch company with a rich history dating back to 1918. The brand was founded by an ingenious Swiss watchmaker George G. Schaeren in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The company's objective was to create high-quality, innovative, and functional timepieces. In 1920, Mido introduced its first collection of watches, which included models with unbreakable mainspring. This technical innovation was well-received and contributed to the brand's early success. Mido quickly expanded its reach beyond Switzerland and established a global presence in various markets. The brand also gained popularity for its precision, durability, and timeless designs. In the 1930s, Mido continued to innovate and received several patents for its technical advancements in watchmaking. Notably, in 1934, Mido introduced the Multifort collection, which featured a unique and durable case design. The Mido Ocean Star collection was introduced in 1944, further solidified the brand's reputation for creating water-resistant timepieces. These watches were designed for underwater exploration and became popular among divers and water sports enthusiasts. In 1954 the firm launched the world's most efficient winding mechanism and in 1959, the MIDO OCEAN STAR marked the introduction of the revolutionary single-shell case, eliminating any water-resistance problems from the back of the watch case. The combination of this technology with the aquadura crown sealing system makes Mido watches withstand even the most severe conditions. Throughout the 20th century, Mido continued to innovate and expand its product offerings. The brand remained committed to producing high-quality watches with a focus on design and functionality. In 1985, Mido became a part of the Swatch Group, one of the largest watch conglomerates in the world. This affiliation further strengthened Mido's position in the luxury watch market. 1930s MIDO Multifort Super-Automatic Wristwatch This is an interesting timepiece vintage Mido Multifort Super-Automatic wristwatch from the late 1930s. It is a self-winding watch powered by the original Mido bumper automatic movement, caliber Mido 817 (based on AS 1081), featuring 17 jewels, a sweep-second hand, a 46-hour power reserve, and a frequency of 18,000 A/h. Swiss made. Cased in a 28mm round silver case, all in stainless steel. Original military style two-tone champagne dial (showing some patina) with luminous Arabic Numerals, brown minute/second track and luminous matching hands. The dial is also signed with Mido Multifort on top and Super-Automatic on the bottom. This vintage timepiece comes with a brand-new Hadley-Roma brown genuine leather two-piece strap. It is still in good condition, runs very well, and keeps excellent time! Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. Movement: MIDO Limited 17 Jewels Unadjusted Cal. 817 Made in Switzerland Case Markings: MIDO Limited Switzerland Rustless Steel Brit.Pat. 385509 1237065 MIDO Multifort Superautomatic Switzerland Rustless Steel 220 Measurements (mm): Case Diameter 28 Case w/Crown 31 Case Lug to Lug 35.6 Case Thickness 12.7 Lug Width 16 Band Width 16 IMPORTANT – Please be prepared to stand behind any offer you make. Once we accept an offer, it takes the product off of the market for us AND other buyers. If you are considering making an offer and would like to know if we would accept a price, please simply message us and ask PRIOR to making the offer. We ask that you please make a formal offer only once you are committed to the offer. Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that. The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed. Please view our other listings. Thank you for looking! Please, if you have Zero or Low feedback, please contact us prior. Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes. Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions. Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid. We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free. Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you return in the future! WA-4392

Price: 399 USD

Location: Roscoe, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-12T01:33:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 2.5 USD