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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.@ConElPueblo if you meant "a case FOR Mido's": I wholeheartedly agree.
A Case of Midos
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaWhat a great way to start my weekend, thanks Troels, a great post that I'm sure to come back to .
It is probably due to the case maker being a perfectionist.
The circular case has had a groove cut with a parting tool, and then the decagonal flats have been machined on the outer/upper rim. This results in a clean definition between the circular case back and the decagonal flats and an absence of machining or stamping marks as you can observe on case backs of similar design.
..............No idea if the back is actually a two part design where the decagonal part has been merged with the screw-down back or if there is another explanation for the design.
It is probably due to the case maker being a perfectionist.
The circular case has had a groove cut with a parting tool, and then the decagonal flats have been machined on the outer/upper rim. This results in a clean definition between the circular case back and the decagonal flats and an absence of machining or stamping marks as you can observe on case backs of similar design.
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mario linus
·Very interesting post, thank you.
Mido was a great brand back in '40-'50, offering high quality products
Mido was a great brand back in '40-'50, offering high quality products
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Canuck
·My only Mido. Bumper automatic, early 1950s. Boxed set including POS case, outer shell, and un-dated warranty. Never wear it as it is far too small,on my large wrist. File photo, so not the greatest.
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Maybe
·Great post, whats not to like?
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Seacow
·Really like the 40's Mido chrono. Were they use the same case provider as PP?
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GordonL
·great post! This forum is so informative.
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ConElPueblo
·The circular case has had a groove cut with a parting tool, and then the decagonal flats have been machined on the outer/upper rim. This results in a clean definition between the circular case back and the decagonal flats and an absence of machining or stamping marks as you can observe on case backs of similar design.
That makes good sense. When you look at the sides of the ten-sided "nut" you can see clear marks from machining.
By the way - thanks to everyone for the nice words. This is just a happy amateur sharing some joy over discovering a new area of the hobby and I have primarily focussed on those amazing cases. Veterans like @Tony C. and @Skrotis who have forgotten more about Mido than I will ever learn sharing some of their knowledge is fantastic, as is it to see contributions from everyone else 😀
I did mention that most Mido steals were in the US, didn't I? Here's a good one, IMO: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mi...253000?hash=item2cd03d8248:g:IygAAOSw-Xtamu2J
I bet that dial will look great after the crystal has been polished or changed... And then you have a great little piece of horology for a bargain - plus a nice 16mm Gay Freres bamboo bracelet to go with it! You could even contribute to @Looneytoons' $50 or less thread 😉
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chronoboy64
·Great information and stunning pics. Thank you very much for that thread, Troels !
Unfortunatly I have no Mido to share ( not yet ...) 😁
Unfortunatly I have no Mido to share ( not yet ...) 😁
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bubba48
·Some Mido that I gave away some time ago
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Looneytoons
·@ConElPueblo,
Thank you for the great essay on the Mido brand. I've been looking at more than a few of them over the last few months. Didn't pull the trigger on any, and now I have way more competition😉. Great value can still be had if you know where to look.
Thank you for the great essay on the Mido brand. I've been looking at more than a few of them over the last few months. Didn't pull the trigger on any, and now I have way more competition😉. Great value can still be had if you know where to look.
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Syrte
·Which one are you talking about? The multicenter chrono was mainly described as FB case I guess
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Tony C.
··Ωf Jury memberWhich one are you talking about? The multicenter chrono was mainly described as FB case I guess
As Syrte suggests above, Taubert bought Borgel and continued to use the FB signature. All post-war Midos with such cases were certainly Taubert, not Borgel, even if the latter's designs endured.
Consult David Boettcher's seminal history for details:
http://www.vintagewatchstraps.com/taubert.php
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jljl123
·Incredible watches! The lugs, hour indices and condition on the powerwind in particular are a marvel. Thanks for sharing. Now on to adding “Mido” to my eBay alerts...
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