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Sperry · 7 July 2009, 08:55 AM

I've become interested in owning a Mido Commander.
Work becomes so hectic, I literally get the days confused [odd schedule doesn't help].
One of these NOS models [picture borrowed from justintime, Texas] recently went for about $200.
What say ye? Will a twenty-year old watch, never serviced, give decent performance?

DSJ · 7 July 2009, 11:55 PM

Mido watches are fine timepieces, and that Commander looks nice - clearly inspired by a DD, of course. My dad's Mido from 1961 is still going strong, though it has been serviced a few times. Mido is what got me interested in mechanical watches, and I remain very fond of the brand, though they are quite rare here in the USA.

Insofar as performance, it MAY run fine for a while, but using any watch that hasn't been serviced in 20 years can be risky, and end up causing damage to the movement.

Mosco · 8 July 2009, 01:04 AM

TOO inspired by a DD - I hate homage watches.... As to its longevity, not sure, truthfully.

konn42 · 8 July 2009, 01:29 AM

I owned one temporarily. Went to get it serviced and found that the back doesn't screw off. So I was told that it would have to be sent back to the factory.

Since my local watch maker couldn't service it I sent it back.

7 July 2009, 08:55 AM	#1
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Who has a Mido watch? I've become interested in owning a Mido Commander. Work becomes so hectic, I literally get the days confused [odd schedule doesn't help]. One of these NOS models [picture borrowed from justintime, Texas] recently went for about $200. What say ye? Will a twenty-year old watch, never serviced, give decent performance?

7 July 2009, 11:55 PM	#2
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Mido watches are fine timepieces, and that Commander looks nice - clearly inspired by a DD, of course. My dad's Mido from 1961 is still going strong, though it has been serviced a few times. Mido is what got me interested in mechanical watches, and I remain very fond of the brand, though they are quite rare here in the USA. Insofar as performance, it MAY run fine for a while, but using any watch that hasn't been serviced in 20 years can be risky, and end up causing damage to the movement. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

8 July 2009, 01:04 AM	#3
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	TOO inspired by a DD - I hate homage watches.... As to its longevity, not sure, truthfully. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

8 July 2009, 01:29 AM	#4
konn42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 115	Mido I owned one temporarily. Went to get it serviced and found that the back doesn't screw off. So I was told that it would have to be sent back to the factory. Since my local watch maker couldn't service it I sent it back.

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