The instantly recognisable lines of the Mido Commander collection pay tribute to the inimitable silhouette of the Eiffel Tower. With a satin-finished case highlighted by a slender bezel, its round shape echoes the arches of the monument, while the rectangular indexes and hands complete with polished metal bars, recall the tower’s iron lattice.
These timeless aesthetics have stood the test of time for over five decades, as Mido has produced the collection continuously since 1959. Just like the famous Parisian tower, the Commander is a true icon: a symbol of Swiss watchmaking tradition and know-how.
The visible gears pay tribute to the Caliber 80, which offers next-generation movement and a power reserve of up to 80 hours. The Commander Gradient is entirely made of steel. Its hypnotic denim blue dial offers a unique aesthetic, in cool contrast with the warmth of the movement in action. The latest model from this iconic collection continues to surprise with a youthful version that will stand out on the wrists of those who prefer a watch like no other.
Classic know-how takes on an ultra-contemporary look with the transparent dial of the Commander Gradient, which immerses the eye in watchmaking mechanics. Adorned with an original gradient smoky effect, the dial becomes increasingly opaque around the edges while the date at 3 o’clock stands out perfectly against the aperture’s white background.
The polished hour indexes and the diamond-cut hour and minute hands are clearly visible, even at night, thanks to their white Super-LumiNova® coating. The seconds hand is coated in the same white and instantly stands out against the smoky background of the dial. A faceted and domed sapphire crystal further enhances the readability of the display.
Mido has dressed the Commander Gradient entirely in steel: a polished bezel, 40 mm satin-finished case and satin-finished metal strap with folding clasp. With a screwed case back, the Commander Gradient offers water-resistance of up to 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).
While the mechanism can be seen from the front, it can also be admired through the transparent case back. Geneva stripes decorate the Caliber 80’s oscillating weight – a characteristic component of the automatic mechanism. Once fully wound, this movement offers a rare power reserve of up to 80 hours.
Mido Commander Gradient
Movement: Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.611 base), 11½’’’, Ø25,60 mm, height: 4,74 mm, 25 jewels, 21.600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD. Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.
Case: Satin-finished stainless steel, polished bezel, Ø40 mm, 3 pieces, faceted and domed sapphire crystal, screwed case back, finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement visible through the transparent case back, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 5 bar (50 m/165 ft).
Strap: Satin-finished stainless steel.
Dial: Acrylic, tinted blue, transparent in the centre and increasingly opaque (gradient effect), polished applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®, date aperture at 3 o’clock.
Hands: Flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® for enhanced legibility at night. Flat diamond-cut seconds hand.
