Manufacturers
Mido
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Overview
Founded in 1918 by Georges Schaeren, initially at Solothurn and later at Le Locle. The name is from the Spanish yo mido, I measure. Part of the Swatch Group. Its two distinctive constructions are the Aquadura cork crown seal and the monocoque single-piece case introduced with the Commander in 1959.
Notable innovations
- · Aquadura cork crown sealing system
- · Monocoque single-piece case (Commander, 1959)
- Official name
- Mido SA
- Country
- Switzerland
- Founded
- 1918
- Headquarters
- Le Locle, Switzerland
- Group
- The Swatch Group
- Status
- active