Mido GMT Hodinkee, buy or not buy?

What’s wrong with the Powermatic80? Are we talking about plastic parts again? It’s as robust a movement as any other value watch in my collection.

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It’s a good movement because it has several advantages over other automatic movements, such as:

It has a long power reserve of 80 hours, which means you can leave the watch unworn for three days and it will still keep time accurately.

It is accurate and precise, operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and regulated in multiple positions for improved accuracy.

It is durable and resistant to magnetic fields and temperature variations, thanks to the use of a Nivachron balance spring that enhances the stability and longevity of the movement.

It is visually appealing, featuring an exhibition case back that allows you to admire the decorated rotor, bridges, and other components of the movement.

There’s nothing wrong with the Powermatic 80 movement. I’ve got a few of them and they work great. I also have a Mido and they build really nice watches.

Can’t speak to the lume on this one, but my advice would be to buy the watch based on how it makes you feel and 99% of that is down to the looks.

Lume is great and all (and I certainly love a good lume shot) but the reality is unless you are planning on diving, most lume will pass the after dark test.

I think it’s a great looking watch and I’d be happy to put it on my wrist!

That Mido is powered by the Powermatic 80 C07.661, the one with a regular (non-synthetic) escapement: https://watchbase.com/eta/caliber/c07-661 I still don’t see what is wrong with the synthetic escapement but there’s many concerns about it out there. But fear not, this specific movement doesn’t have it.

I have it- it is a classy looking watch and I get compliments on it.

My only niggle is the dial feels a bit small in relation to the watch due to the white seconds track.

My only niggle is the least important one - I'd change the strap :-) But other than that, I think the Mido is an excellent value for money, well made watch. Really like their Ocean Star line.

I'd get a 39mm Spirit instead. It's more money but it will be a nicer watch.

Good looking. I personally prefer the colorful one 😊

Handsome watch, green light...

I love this Mido GMT, but like you I have not pulled the trigger.

Probably because I continue pulling the trigger on other watches 😀

Great brand, great movement, great construction and meh lume.

I have these Midos already in the collection...

I own this watch and love it. My only wish is that they used the same bracelet as on their Ocean Star Tribute models - though I hear that bracelet will fit the GMT if you buy it secondhand. Unfortunately, the Tribute’s bracelet is polished so won’t match the watch/lugs. I will say this looks great on pretty much any other band/strap you pair with it.👌

I have this watch and I love it. Movement is as good as any in my collection (I have 16 automatic/manual wind watches ranging from Seagull 1963 to Rolex Sub Date 126610LN) Mine came with x2 straps and a nice bracelet. Lume is good for a GMT. I get positive comments when I wear it too. Go ahead and buy it. You won't regret it!

Agree 100% percent. One of the reasons I chose the PRX. The only head scratcher is why Tissot insists on putting powermatic 80 on dials.

Buy

My only gripe with the Hodinkee Mido is that I find the minute hand to be a mismatch to the hour hand. I think they should’ve gone with a dauphine minute hand as well.