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Mido Multifort 8 One Crown
The Mido Multifort 8 One Crown (M055.507.11.041.00) is an everyday sports watch from Mido: a 40 mm stainless steel case, 9.9 mm thick and 44.86 mm lug to lug, with an automatic Mido Calibre 80 movement and 100 m water resistance.
Going by its 44.86 mm lug to lug, it should sit within the flat top of a wrist of about 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) or larger.
Research found it at $855 list in the US (checked August 2026).
One of the cleanest value plays on my list, thin, tough and modern, with Mido's 80-hour movement. If I buy a Mido though, it's probably the TV Big Date, because it has more of Mido's own identity.
Specifications
From the research, with the sources for each group of facts. Unknown means no source confirmed it.
| The watch [1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mido |
| Reference | M055.507.11.041.00 |
| Category | Everyday / Sport |
| Production | Current (introduced 2026) |
| Case and size [2][3] | |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Lug to lug | 44.86 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm |
| Lug width | Unknown |
| Case material | Stainless steel (316L) |
| Crystal | Sapphire, double-sided anti-reflective coating |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Weight | Unknown |
| Movement [2][3] | |
| Movement | Mido Calibre 80, automatic |
| Power reserve | 80 hours |
| Accuracy | Unknown |
| Bracelet [2][3] | |
| Bracelet or strap | Integrated fine-brushed stainless steel bracelet |
| Clasp | Two-button folding / butterfly clasp with Mido logo (Monochrome: two-button folding clasp; Gnomon: butterfly clasp — likely the same… |
| Price and warranty (US) [2][3][4][5] | |
| List price (US) | USD 855 at Gnomon (AD) for blue bracelet; official US MSRP unverified (Mido site unfetchable) |
| Street price (US) | USD 855 (Gnomon AD, 2026-08-26) (August 2026) |
| Used price (US) | Unknown |
| Warranty | 2 years (retailer-stated; unverified on official page) |
Will it fit?
A watch wears comfortably when its lugs stay on the flat top of the wrist. Here is the 44.86 mm lug to lug against the flat top estimated for common wrist sizes.
| Wrist | Flat top | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 6 in 15.2 cm | 47 mm | At the edge |
| 6.5 in 16.5 cm | 51 mm | Comfortable |
| 7 in 17.8 cm | 55 mm | Comfortable |
| 7.5 in 19.1 cm | 59 mm | Comfortable |
| 8 in 20.3 cm | 63 mm | Comfortable |
Check it against your own wrist An estimate, not a guarantee; how the method works is on the tool page.
What the research found
These are the research’s judgments, scored against Holden’s priorities, not his own words.
Strengths
- 9.9 mm thin automatic with 100 m WR and screw-down crown — a rare ergonomic combination
- Full modern featureset: double-AR sapphire, sapphire exhibition caseback, quick-change integrated bracelet, Calibre 80/Nivachron
- 44.86 mm lug-to-lug wears compact on nearly any wrist
- Monochrome's verdict class: 'delivers on all fronts' at CHF 840 — among the cleanest value propositions in the integrated genre
- Octagonal bezel and eight-sided crown give it a coherent geometric identity rather than a Genta paraphrase
Weaknesses
- No stated micro-adjustment on the folding clasp (unverified either way)
- Thickness reported as 9.9 mm (Monochrome) vs 10.2 mm (Gnomon) — still thin either way
- New model with no long-term ownership record yet
Research scores, 0 to 10
| Execution and feel in the hand | 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Design identity | 7.8 |
| Value at a realistic price | 8.9 |
| Long-term ownership | 8.2 |
| Movement and engineering | 8.0 |
| Wearability and proportions | 9.0 |
| Versatility and durability | 8.4 |
| Fit with Holden's collection | 6.8 |
Also on Holden’s list
Other everyday / sport watches on his list.
Sources
- MIDO Multifort 8 One Crown | M0555071104100 — official product page (US) midowatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- First Look: The Mido Multifort 8 One Crown, A Streamlined and Accessible Integrated-Style Watch monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Mido Multifort 8 One Crown Blue - Bracelet Ref. M055.507.11.041.00 gnomonwatches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Introducing: Mido's Multifort 8 One Crown is Back in Black PVD monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
- Introducing: Mido's Accessible Multifort 8 One Crown Gets a Two-Tone Edition monochrome-watches.com · read August 26, 2026
Personal research, not a source of truth. Spotted an error? Email a correction.