Big, steel and built for everyday use, the Mido M005.914.11.060.00 belongs to the Multifort family, the line Mido launched in the 1930s as one of the first automatic watches designed to shrug off magnetism, shocks and water. This version gives that idea a bold modern frame: a 44mm stainless steel case on a matching steel bracelet, with a dark anthracite dial at its center.

Anthracite is a clever dial color. It reads almost black indoors, then reveals a cool gray depth in daylight, so the watch never looks flat. Against brushed and polished steel it gives the Multifort a serious, tool-like presence that suits a man who wants a substantial watch on his wrist without the flash of gold or a bright dial. A screw-down crown adds security when you are near water, and a sapphire crystal guards the dial against the scratches that come with daily wear.

Power comes from a Swiss self-winding movement, so there is no battery to replace; regular wear keeps it running. The case is generous at 44mm and roughly 15mm tall, which gives it real wrist presence; it pairs best with casual and smart-casual clothes and wider wrists.

Mido Multifort 44mm, reference M005.914.11.060.00

• Collection: Mido Multifort
• Case: 44mm stainless steel, around 15mm thick
• Dial: anthracite
• Movement: Swiss automatic
• Crown: screw-down
• Crystal: sapphire
• Bracelet: stainless steel with deployant clasp

A confident steel Multifort for the man who likes his watch to be noticed.