{"product_id":"mido-multifort-limited-mens-manual-wind-vintage-watch","title":"Mido Multifort Limited, Men’s Vintage Military Watch, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Mido Multifort Limited Military from 1940, a men’s Swiss manual wind watch with black 24-hour dial, small seconds and rare heritage character, offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMido Multifort Limited 1940 — First impression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mido Multifort Limited from 1940 is a compact and highly collectible men’s manual wind watch with a strong military design identity. The 29 mm stainless steel case, 35 mm lug-to-lug profile and 16 mm lug width give it authentic early-1940s proportions, while the black dial creates a much more serious and historic presence than a standard civilian dress watch. The dial carries the Mido Multifort signature, aged luminous Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a red 13–24 hour scale and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. These details give the watch the practical, instrument-like character associated with wartime-era Swiss watchmaking. The movement is signed Mido, marked 15 jewels and adjusted, while the caseback carries British patent 385509 and serial number 763307. This is a rare historic wristwatch with original dial character and an unpolished case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMido Multifort Limited - Black Military 24-Hour Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is the defining feature of this watch. Its black surface carries aged luminous Arabic numerals for the main 12-hour display, supported by a red inner 13–24 hour scale that reinforces the military-style reading format. The outer minute track is printed in a warm tone, giving the dial a strong technical frame. At 6 o’clock, the small seconds subdial adds mechanical depth and period-correct character. The dial shows visible vintage patina, with aged lume and tonal variation, but this is central to the watch’s authenticity and collector appeal. It is an original dial with real historic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLuminous Sword Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands have a strong vintage military look, with broad luminous sword-style hour and minute hands and a small seconds hand in the subdial at 6 o’clock. Their aged tone works naturally with the numerals and the warm printed minute scale, creating a coherent period appearance. The minute hand reaches toward the outer track, supporting practical readability, while the small seconds display keeps the dial mechanically active without disturbing the main time display. The hand set gives the watch a purposeful character and suits the compact stainless steel case very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMido Multifort Limited - Never Polished Stainless Steel Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is stainless steel and has a compact, purposeful form with angular lugs and a robust mid-century profile. At 29 mm, it is small by modern standards, but entirely appropriate for a 1940 military-style wristwatch. The 35 mm lug-to-lug measurement keeps the watch wearable and balanced, while the 16 mm strap width gives it a correct vintage stance. The case is described as never polished, which is an important detail for collectors because it preserves the original geometry, edges and historic surface character. The caseback is marked “Mido Limited Switzerland”, “Rustless Steel”, “Brit. Pat. 385509” and serial number 763307. These markings provide strong trust signals and connect the watch directly to its technical and historical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFluted Crown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is fitted with a fluted crown positioned at 3 o’clock. Its ridged profile is practical for a manual wind mechanical watch, where the crown is used regularly for winding and setting. The crown suits the compact dimensions of the case and supports the direct tactile experience of owning a hand-wound vintage timepiece. On a watch from this era, the crown is not just a functional component; it is part of the daily mechanical ritual. Its simple form is consistent with the utilitarian character of the watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMido Multifort Limited Black Leather Strap\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is paired with a new black leather strap. The strap’s dark tone reinforces the military appearance of the black dial and stainless steel case, while its 16 mm width remains properly proportioned for the compact case. The strap is a newer replacement chosen for comfort and presentation, while the watch itself is presented with all original watch components. This combination preserves the important vintage identity of the dial, case, crown and movement while making the watch easier to wear carefully today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSwiss Manual Wind Mido Movement with 15 Jewels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this watch is a Swiss manual wind movement signed Mido. The movement is marked 15 jewels and adjusted, with the notes identifying adjustment in 3 positions and movement serial 7260. This gives the watch stronger technical interest than a simple unsigned movement and supports its collector value. The manual wind format gives the owner direct contact with the mechanism through regular winding, a quality appreciated by collectors of historic wristwatches. The movement finishing, jewel setting and signed bridge all reinforce the watch’s Swiss mechanical identity. The watch has been serviced and is fully operational, making it suitable for careful regular use while preserving the character of a 1940s mechanical timepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage of the Mido Multifort Limited in 1940s Military Watch Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mido Multifort line is historically important within vintage Swiss watchmaking, and this Limited example shows a particularly compelling military-style expression of the period. The black dial, red 24-hour scale, small seconds and compact stainless steel case reflect a design context focused on utility, legibility and reliability. Unlike later oversized interpretations of military watches, this piece carries the authentic proportions and visual restraint of its era. The original dial and never polished case make the watch especially attractive for collectors who value preserved character over cosmetic restoration. For similar pieces, explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagewatchstudio.com\/collections\/mido-vintage-watches\"\u003eMido vintage watches with 1940 military dial character\u003c\/a\u003e. This is a rare and historically grounded timepiece with genuine presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e12-Month Warranty, Worldwide Shipping Condition, Originality.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mido Multifort Limited is presented as a serviced and fully operational vintage watch with all original watch components and a new black leather strap. The black military-style dial is original and shows authentic patina, including aged luminous numerals and warm printed scales. The stainless steel case is described as never polished, preserving its original geometry and vintage surface. The caseback is signed Mido Limited Switzerland and marked with British patent 385509, Rustless Steel and serial number 763307. The movement is signed Mido, marked 15 jewels and adjusted. The watch comes with a 12-month movement warranty and worldwide shipping from Vintage Watch Studio. 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