The TV-shaped case is one of the most charming designs of the 1970s, and the Mido Multifort TV Big Date M049.526.11.041.00 brings it back with a modern movement and a striking blue dial. It is the perfect watch for anyone tired of round faces who still wants something wearable every day.

Mido first made TV-shaped watches in 1973, returning to the style in 1980 and 2000 before reviving it in 2023 as the Multifort TV. The square case with rounded corners recalls an early television, and the horizontal brushing on the blue gradient dial is meant to echo the lines of a vintage cathode-ray screen. A large double-disc date at 12 o'clock adds practicality. Inside, Mido's Caliber 80 with a Nivachron balance spring provides up to 80 hours of power reserve.

The 40mm by 39.2mm case features a screw-down crown for 100m of water resistance and a sapphire display back.

Multifort TV Big Date blue, ref. M049.526.11.041.00

• Case: 40 x 39.2mm TV-shaped stainless steel, about 11.5mm thick
• Lug width: 22mm
• Dial: blue gradient, horizontally brushed, big date at 12
• Movement: Mido Caliber 80 automatic, Nivachron
• Power reserve: 80 hours
• Crystal: sapphire, double anti-reflective
• Water resistance: 100m, screw-down crown
• Bracelet: stainless steel, folding clasp

Retro shape, modern mechanics and a date you can read at a glance.