Mido

Mido was founded in 1918 by George G. Schaeren in Biel, Switzerland. Mido comes from the Spanish phrase Yo mido meaning "I measure".

In 1934, Mido launched the Multifort design, the first to possess a self-winding motion. It was also shock resistant, anti magnetic and water resistant all in one which remained in the forefront for over three decades right through to the sixties.

Mido was the very first to introduce middle chronograph wherein a stop watch with all hands was arranged in the center during the year 1945. This model was called the "Multi-centro".

In 1959, Mido launched its "Commander" model. A solid waterproof model with a one piece case design.

These are nice quality watches for the price point, many times with in-house calibers, though the "Multi-Centro" is probably its most collectible model.