Chronometer certification usually comes at a much higher price, which is what makes the Mido Multifort Chronometer 1 M038.431.17.041.00 such a smart buy. Every example carries a COSC-certified movement, and the blue dial on a matching blue textile strap gives it a relaxed, sporty personality.

Mido introduced the Multifort in 1934 as a watch tough enough for everyday life, combining automatic winding with protection against water, shocks and magnetism. The Chronometer 1 builds on that with the Caliber 80 Si, a self-winding movement with a silicon balance spring that resists magnetic fields and temperature changes, delivering up to 80 hours of power reserve. Geneva stripes run across the blue dial, and a day-date display adds daily practicality.

The 42mm steel case offers 100m water resistance, and the fabric strap makes it light and comfortable for warm weather or travel.

Multifort Chronometer 1 blue, M038.431.17.041.00

• Case: 42mm stainless steel, about 12mm thick
• Dial: blue with Geneva stripes and day-date
• Movement: Mido Caliber 80 Si automatic, COSC-certified chronometer
• Balance spring: silicon
• Power reserve: up to 80 hours
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 100m (10 bar)
• Strap: blue textile

Certified precision in a casual, go-anywhere format.