Newbie here trying to pick up a good quality watch with a decent movement. Decided that Mido would be a good entry for me as their styles are nice and they are affordable. They use eta movements (usually elabore or top from what I'm reading). I came across this listing on the bay and instantly fell in love with the clean white dial.
This bay seller isn't an AD but the pictures look legit.
So my questions:
What does everyone think of this watch?
Does it look real or fake?
Since it reads chronometer on the face, does this mean the internals should be cosc spec?
Be sure to shop other grey market dealers. The movement should be expected to perform to cosc standards as long as it is relatively new. If it has been 5 years since the movement was manufactured then the lubricants will have thickened and it likely will no longer perform to cosc specs and the power reserve will have shortened some. That will happen whether the movement was used or not.
It's ok if you like the price and understand that as mentioned above the watch probably will no longer perform to cosc standards. The Baroncelli line has been around several years and the watch may be due for a service. The cost of that service may be reflected in the new price.
Reasonable. The oils migrate and age just sitting on a shelf. But hey, for 5 bills I think it's worth it. You can always send it Mido and try for a warranty repair if it needs it. The worst they can do is say no.
This friendly banter brings up a good point. Do you all sometimes find yourself reluctant to bring up an Ebay watch (you may be interested in) here for comment for fear that one of the thread members would "snipe" the watch out from under you? Just curious...
Makes me question the value of Mido watches. From all the posts I've read, the consensus is that Mido watches are great value for the money - workhorse movement, good design, quality materials. So why would one only sell for $400?
Mine is with bracelet so I wear it more as a casual watch. I've had it about 3 years and no problems. Would put the fit/finish/movement decoration in the same class as Longines - a great value and one of my most often worn watches. Enjoy yours!
Thanks jpfgiii - that's reassuring. I really like longines and was considering them but their price points hurt compared to the Mido. The longines master collection looks awesome with their white dials and blue hands. And while they use mostly stock etas, I've heard that they are decorated very nicely.
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