The Mido Multifort Gent Escape Horween Special Edition M032.607.36.050.99 is a love letter to rugged materials. It pairs an aged-look PVD case with oversized Arabic numerals and two straps cut from leather by Chicago's famed Horween tannery, making it a natural fit for anyone who appreciates well-worn boots and denim.

The Multifort line has represented toughness since 1934, when Mido built one of the first self-winding watches designed to shrug off water, shocks and magnetism. The Escape keeps that ethos with 100m water resistance and a 44mm case, while the black dial with Geneva stripes and bold numerals gives it a vintage military feel. Inside, the Mido Caliber 80 automatic offers about 80 hours of power reserve, visible through the open caseback.

Because two Horween leather straps come in the box, it is easy to change the character of the watch to suit an outfit or season.

Multifort Escape Horween Special Edition (M032.607.36.050.99)

• Case: 44mm stainless steel with aged PVD coating
• Thickness: about 11.9mm; lug width 23mm
• Dial: black with Geneva stripes, oversized Arabic numerals and date
• Movement: Mido Caliber 80 automatic
• Power reserve: approximately 80 hours
• Crystal: sapphire
• Water resistance: 100m
• Straps: two Horween leather straps

A characterful special edition for collectors who value texture and history.