Mido Commander II M016.430.36.061.80

The Mido Commander II series is one of the manufacturer's most recognizable lines - retro in design, but technically very modern. The M016.430.36.061.80 model is focused on the "dressy everyday" segment: elegant enough for a suit, but not too formal for everyday wear.

Key features
40 mm stainless steel case with rose gold PVD coating;
Anthracite / dark gray dial;
Sapphire crystal;
Automatic Caliber 80.611 (80 hours of power reserve);
Day-Date function at 3 o'clock;
50 m water resistance;
Leather strap with butterfly buckle.

The biggest plus of this Commander II is the balance between classic and universal. It has an old-school "Swiss dress watch" aesthetic, but is not sterile or boring.

The anthracite dial with rose gold indexes looks much more expensive than the real market price. The Caliber 80.611 is also one of the strongest arguments in this segment – ??the 80-hour power reserve means that you can put the watch away for the weekend and it will still be ticking on Monday.

The 40 mm size and ~11 mm thickness are quite versatile:

looks normal on a 16–19 cm wrist;
fits under a shirt sleeve;
is not a “big sports pancake”.

This is one of those watches that looks better in reality than in photos. The Commander II is often chosen by people who:

don’t want a “fashion watch” anymore;
want their first serious Swiss automatic;
are looking for something between dress and casual.

Recommended retail price 1150 eur / 12500 SEK / 8600 DKK.