Mido Multifort TV Big DatevsPedral Maestro

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Measurements
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Multifort TV Big Date

Maestro
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,490
$1,450
lowest
Movement
Mido Caliber 80 (Nivachron)
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Mido Multifort TV Big Date for its great finishing and value, with many considering it superior to other brands and a versatile everyday watch. The 40mm case is noted for its wearable lug-to-lug distance, and the big date complication is a frequently appreciated feature for its price point. Some owners report the date complication getting stuck within weeks, possibly due to a bad batch, and one owner found the bracelet made the watch feel heavy. The dial shifting from silver to champagne depending on the light is also a noted positive. Overall, owners rate the Mido Multifort TV Big Date highly for its impressive finishing and unique big date complication at its price.
The Pedral Maestro is noted for its distinctive design, featuring a rotated 45-degree dial and a cushion case with integrated bracelet. Owners describe it as a classy, well-finished watch offering good value, particularly when discounted. Some find its design mature, and while the case is officially 39.5mm, it wears closer to 40mm, with one owner suggesting it might wear too large for slender wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Pedral Maestro for its unique design and finishing at its price point.
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