The Mido Multifort TV Big Date M049.526.11.041.00 revives the TV-shaped case that Mido first introduced in the 1970s, here as part of the Multifort collection. The rectangular case is made of 316L stainless steel, measures 39.2 mm long by 40 mm wide and 11.5 mm thick, and weighs 155 g on its bracelet. The blue dial uses index hour markers and is protected by a sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating, while a see-through caseback shows the movement. Power comes from the self-winding Mido Caliber 80, which offers up to 80 hours of power reserve and uses a Nivachron balance spring for added resistance to magnetism and shocks. Water resistance is 10 bar, or 100 metres, with a screw-down crown.

The defining complication is the big date, displayed through a framed aperture that reviewers place at 12 o’clock. Mido says the numerals are almost three times larger than those of a standard date at an equivalent case size, and two separately rotating discs make the date easy to read at a glance. The date sits alongside a conventional time display. The M049.526.11.041.00 comes on a stainless steel bracelet with a butterfly clasp and push-buttons, and the 22 mm lug width allows other straps to be fitted. Its 100-metre rating and long power reserve make it practical for daily wear. Mido lists this reference at $1,440 in the United States, with a two-year warranty.

Reviews of the Multifort TV Big Date are largely positive. Commentators praise its 1970s-inspired case, the strong legibility of the faceted hands and luminous markers, the build quality and finishing, the 80-hour movement, and a price that is low for a Swiss automatic with this design. The criticisms mostly concern originality: some enthusiasts consider the integrated, TV-shaped design derivative of more expensive sports watches, and readers have asked for more strap options for certain dial colours. One owner noted that the large date display takes some getting used to. The M049.526.11.041.00 is currently in production and is listed for sale on Mido‘s official US website alongside several other dial and strap variants.