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Opinion Mido Baroncelli II

My Thoughts on the Mido Baroncelli II


Urban professional framework, search for an elegant watch for formal outfit (costume/tie). Choice guided by Mido’s reputation in accessible watchmaking (€ 800-1200), timeless minimalist design and automaticity.

Daily port for 18 months, 5 days/week on average.

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First contact and installation

  • Packaging : SOBER CIBB (rigid black box), international warranty provided. Adjusting pen unnecessary bracelet with deploying loop.

  • Immediate precision : +7S/Day noted in the first week (in the tolerances announced).

  • Date adjustment : A little steep crown in position 2, requires a solid nail.

Real test vs promises

  • Robustness : Stripes absent on sapphire glass, but the steel housing shows micro-stakes after 6 months (visible in grazing light).

  • Tightness : 30m kept (hand washing OK), but avoid the shower – a colleague had fog after a foaming bath.

  • Leather bracelet : Premature wear at 8 months on the most used hole (discoloration), replaced by a brown Hirsch at € 90.

Key points for the buyer

  • For whom : Purists in the Swiss Made automatic, lovers of clean lines (the 3H index truncated for the date displeases the maniacs of symmetry).

  • Traps : The thickness of 9.1mm announced becomes 10.2mm with the curved glass – Check compatibility with your shirt sleeves.

  • Alternative : Tissot Le Locle (same PowerMatic 80 movement, Guilloche dial) at 150 € less on occasion certified.

Cash verdict
3 assets ::

  1. Discreet elegance that passes everywhere (even with jeans)

  2. Easy maintenance (revision at 250 € every 5 years)

  3. Perfect readability of night thanks to the luminescent indexes

3 faults ::

  1. Crown too small for comfortable adjustment

  2. “Eta Côte de Genève” label on movement (machine decor, non -hand)

  3. Catalog price too close to Certina DS-1 (best value for money)

Recommended for lawyers/bankers under the age of 40 seeking a serious first automatic. Not recommended for athletes (absence of a chrono function) and nostalgic for manual reassembly watches.

No influencer carries it – proof of his status as bestseller discreet.

Did you know?

The ETA 2824-2 movement of this watch incorporates an invisible Inclisian anti-shock mechanism: it protects the axis of the pendulum from daily vibrations (door clash, keyboard strike). A technical specificity which explains its reliability in an urban environment, but makes the revisions more complex (disassembly in 7 stages). Another detail ignored by novices: the crown is slightly unscrewed to activate the date adjustment, a tactile “click” confirming the passage in position 2.

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Thomas Kaufmann

Thomas Kaufmann is an expert in Swiss horology and a passionate advocate for the art of Swiss watchmaking. He has devoted his career to theSwitzerland’s finest timepieces, working in all the layers of watchmanking, from precision mechanism workshops to major swiss brand promotions around the world. As the founder and lead writer of the “Swiss Made Watch” blog, he provides in-depth insights and detailed analyses, showcasing his profound knowledge and appreciation for these artisanal timepieces. Thomas’s engaging articles and thorough reviews not only educate but also connect with a worldwide community of enthusiasts, fostering a deeper understanding of the Swiss watchmaking tradition. His work plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting this rich cultural heritage for future generations.

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