Mido Baroncelli Heritage III 39mm Review | The Best Dress Watch Under $1000

[@shawnlavigne9069]

I think this watch may be the best deal out there for Swiss made. A decorated 2892 is crazy at the price point. Awesome case, dial and hands. Heat blued seconds hand, and the watch is very slim. I'm gonna buy one of these very soon.

[@brianhinder3652]

William you are right when you advocate for this (little known?) watch. As you say the case size and thinness are perfect for a dress watch and the simplicity of the off-white dial ensure the Mido exudes elegance. Many thanks.

[@kylestewart4444]

I just bought a Baroncelli Heritage III. I'm very new to the watch thing and started seriously looking to buy my first watch about a week ago. After looking at hundreds of models from Hamilton, Tissot, Frederique Constant, etc, I saw a whole lot of watches that looked really nice but more often than not, there would still be perhaps one or two things that I just didn't really like very much. For instance, I'd love the dial and hands but not the numerals or I would love the entire face of the watch but the case is quite thick - things along these lines. This watch was basically the first one I saw that really impressed me and didn't really have any negative aspects. The eggshell white dial with that contrasting blue second hand just gives this watch a very smart, elegant look that I really appreciate. I'm very excited to receive this watch. It probably wasn't super practical to spend this much money on a dress watch when I very rarely wear formal attire but I'm going to play around with some different straps and see how I like this as an every day watch - at least until I decide to pick up one of the Jazzmasters I've been eyeing.

[@sarsiemanuel9229]

I got mine last week and I love it. I put it on an authentic ostrich strap and now I think it’s perfect 👌

[@masqueofhastur]

The Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595 comes in thinner (albeit with no second hand) and cheaper. It's also hand-wind only, using the ETA 7001 movement, but that's fine for a dress watch. The stainless steel variants look a bit too Skagen-like for my tastes, but the newly released rose gold tone one looks very nice. Sea-Gull also has their D819.612, D519.612 and D219.612 Nomos homage watches, which according to a review on WUS come in at 8.5mm with the domed crystal, and can be found for under $200 (there's a mineral crystal version at just over $100). It's a bit thicker than the Mido, but still comes in thinner than most other mechanical watches. Other than that, you're basically looking at quartz watches. The Citizen Stiletto line is the best in my opinion. The annoying thing with quartz is the seconds hand will never hit all the indices perfectly (not counting some very high end models from Citizen and Seiko), so removing the second hand is a great solution and gives it an even dressier look. That then introduces the problem of not having any kind of battery end of life indicator, so being solar powered is the solution. Seiko also has their solar powered Cartier Tank homages, SUP880 and other models in the SUP line.

[@JamalBaruch]

The date is at 3 o’clock not 4 o’clock my man. Great review by the way.

[@bgdxmas]

both the thinness and the annealed second indicator are amazing. But the movement decoration is unique in this price range.

[@yacovmitchenko1490]

Beautiful watch. I bought myself a Mido Commander watch which boasts some fine color contrasts. Love the sun-burst silver dial, the charcoal and rose-gold markers and logo. Less expensive than yours and it has an 80 hour power reserve.

[@JRoJamz]

I'm not a dress watch guy, but every once in a while the occasion does arise. The first thing that stood out to me was the texture on the dial, the second thing was how thinness. Such an elegant piece. And granted, Mido has no real notoriety, I think of them as a chrono/military-style microbrand, but this shows something that is thoughtful, and really respects horology. Were I to buy a dress watch, this would now be in the running with Glasshutte, Nomos, and the like. Great video.

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Jim Rodriguez Thank you! The guys over at Mido really out did themself with this one. Glad to see that Mido really put in the effort to make a fantastic watch. Regards GAW

[@maverickbonato8164]

"My only big gripe is the strap" I love it when this happens, the only problem is something I would have changed anyway haha. A fantastic watch for the price, definitely looking to get one in my collection although I would get it in gold :)

[@eduardot3342]

I have this watch in rose gold version , it looks amazing it just feel great! This is a very famous brand in Mexico and Latin America, also in Asia. I have a video of it unboxing it, you can check it if u want for u to see the rose gold version. It's an amazing watch which im in love with it!

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

Yesterday I had the opportunity to try one of these in a boutic, this particular has the black dial and the egg shell texture looks awesome. It's very thin and comfortable and has the perfect size for a dress watch; the only problem is, as you said, is that the strap is not of good quality, but that's the least of it. Another problem, this if mallor, is that in this particular boutic they want $ 400.00 more than the same wristwatch costs at Amazon.

[@stephen2436]

I bought this watch and love it. It was thin and look great. Unfortunately, the rotor noise make it sound that a very cheap watch. It rattle so badly that I had to return the watch.

[@davidbreckler5327]

I have been considering the Baroncelli SI after doing my own research but after watching this i might go for the thinner Heritage. Thanks!

[@briancarpenter1255]

I know I am a little late to this video but just wanted to add that the Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595 comes in at 5.95mm in thickness and at $670.00. Of course it has a hand wound ETA 7001 movement so it gives up some thickness thanks to no rotor.

[@WatchesAndCars]

Great suggestion! That watch is definitely a good alternative to the Mido. If I'm not mistaken, I believe that watch was released after I made this video though. That's why I didn't mention it. Regards GAW Regards GAW

[@nkj8251]

私は日本人ですが、ミニマルで美しい機能やデザインは日本で好意的に受け取る人も多いと思います。知名度は決して高くありませんが…。 婚約指輪の替わりに夫婦でサイズ違いの同じ時計を買いましたが、6年目も元気に動いています。とても良い買い物だったと思います。

[@AlexPotthast]

William, I've been waiting for this review!! Can't wait to pick this watch up :) keep up the great work my friend!

[@WatchesAndCars]

Thank you very much :) And let me know what you think if you get one yourself. Regards GAW

[@AlexPotthast]

GreatAffordableWatches I will let you know! By the way, have you seen the new 38mm omega aquaterra? They look pretty amazing in my opinion.

[@shawnlavigne9069]

As for thin dress watches. I have a Seiko dolce sacm 171. I think it's like 5.6 mm thick. It's quartz, but thermally compensated. The 8j caliber in it is also used in Grand Seiko and credor. 33.5 mm case diameter, small, but elegant.

[@Williamchan87]

Nice review, tho I wish you didn't skip/jump frames so often and I don't mean the ones that are like 30 sec where you change viewing angles, but there are many 1-2sec skips you have when you are just showing the dial. Just my opinion cause it kind of makes it looks like the watch skips unless it really does :O

[@MrFumiste]

Great review , thank you !

[@tomasinacovell4293]

Just killer dial, hands case is nice outside of the bezel being stepped, I would prefer something smother. I would still hold out for the NOMOS though.

[@denis3208]

How is it better than Longines Conquest Heritage ? Even if we disregard history of Longines, the attention to detail blows away all competition.

[@bluekhaki5818]

Is there a difference between the Baroncelli and the Baroncelli Heritage?

[@ManishSahay]

I love this watch. Thanks for the review :)

[@WatchesAndCars]

Thank you :) Regards GAW

[@Xyrium]

I wish they could have squeezed in some applied indices, but I love this piece.

[@tomkent4656]

Imho the date windows spoils it.

[@ceciliajanulionis6947]

Excelent video! I have a question for you. I have a Mido Baroncelli. It is my first automatic watch. I have it since last Friday. It is a precious treasure and I want to take care of it. I already looked for instructions online in order to wind it up. There is a generic instruction or guidance for all Mido models on the official Mido website in Spanish. What is the correct way to do it? Does it have a screw-down crown? Can I wind it up 30 times with my thumb and forefinger (in the normal position that the crown currently is) or do I have to turn the crown three times in the opposite direction to unscrew it before winding it? I don't want to damage it. I really appreciate your help. I congratulate you for the excellent video.

[@DavidMunoz-wt6lt]

I would to about 15-20 rotations maximum only when the watch is powered down completely. You can do with crown in.

[@ceciliajanulionis6947]

Thank you very much

[@TheMrInadecuada]

Hi! Thanks for the review, it was very helpful and pleasant to watch! FYI, Mido delivered another dress watch, which is a COSC certified chronometer with silicon balance spring at 1130$ price point. It is pretty pale in design in comparison to this one, but with all the technology that went into creating it, I'm torn in between these two modeles. And there is not a single review of it on KZbin. Maybe you could fix this? Thank you in advance.

[@wallyboy23]

Epher Merk this is obviously late, and you might have already made a purchase. The mido you mentioned with the powermatic 80 and silicone is nice, swatch uses the same movement in the tissot ballade. The only thing is service cost. Those can't be worked on by every tom dick and Harry watchmaker. The 2892-A2 will ensure any half decent watch maker can work on it for the rest of your nature life, for a more reasonable price.

[@TheMrInadecuada]

Thank you!

[@paulfoo7397]

I really hope they don't discontinue it or raise the price before I get to get it on my wrist!

[@yapolloable]

this is like the baby JLC. cool watch!

[@mfarjr1848]

Handsome watch

[@theanhvu8003]

I was going to buy it, but the thing I'm most interested in is accuracy and durability??

[@arno6346]

The anh Vu I had mine for about half a year and worn it pretty much daily. It is very accurate (about 2 sec plus a day). I bumped in quite a few walls with the watch and it held up good. No scratches on the glass and only a minor scuff on the metal where I dropped it once.

[@lequangham880]

Bác mua chưa và bác mua ở đâu ạ? Con này bác dùng thấy ổn ko ạ?

[@trucle369]

@@lequangham880 Con này đeo mỏng đẹp, 1 ngày nhanh tầm 2-3s. Máy ngon trong tầm giá

[@kloomi8140]

What is the lug to lug distance of this watch?

[@davidcornish2781]

Thanks for the review. What is the clasp you are using with this strap?

[@drewsykes8152]

38mm, no date, silver applied markers and second dots and the word "heritage" removed from the dial and I'd be sold.

[@rajoak3097]

It's really a great review, waiting for more awesome reviews. I think the Rider M005 watch from seagull is also a great option it is just 9 mm thick and features miyota 9015, off course not comparable to swiss movement but watch comes just under 200$.

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Raj Oak The Raider M005 is a great option. I would go for the Tisell Bauhaus instead tough. It got the date at 6 o'clock which is more true to the original Bauhaus design. It got the same Mioyta 9015, which is a great movement and comparable to ETA IMO. Unfortunately It's 1mm thicker. Both are great watches and you cant go wrong with any of them. Regards GAW

[@rajoak3097]

GreatAffordableWatches, miyota is good, mine runs at +5 sec a day, but the unidirectional winding is sometimes irritating, it just wobble on wrist.

[@giangvu7902]

Very nice watch indeed

[@fredcalabrese6066]

That's a pure dress watch.

[@davidbreckler5327]

Ok..i thought of one better. The Rado Couple Classic. I have the gold sun burst # R22861115. It is amazing! A bit more at$775

[@DenisHauser]

Nice Dresswatch! :)

[@anirudhnandan]

Hi! I am wondering if this model is COSC certified like other Baroncelli watches? I am unable to find this information anywhere.

[@angpham1173]

any information about that blue second hand? is it a painted one or a thermical blued hand?

[@ams914]

Heat-treated, he says that around 5:00

[@1Sanantoniomatute]

I get a bit more of a classic watch. A casual watch. Hence, it's part of their Heritage line. Beautiful, yes. But not exactly a 'dress' watch. Their Belluna, Multifort or Commander, that's a dress watch. OR a Baroncelli with a guilloche dial.

[@BallerG1000]

Where did you buy the deployment clasp?

[@phamtrunghieu97]

How big is your wrist ?

[@WatchesAndCars]

Around 7". Regards GAW

[@FireBlade57]

love the dimensions, hate the dial.

[@graemeyetts3465]

Does it run at 4Hz or 3Hz?

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Have a look at Stowa Antea and Archimede Klassik and 1950's. Not as slim as the Mido but as affordable and classic as the Mido.

[@WatchesAndCars]

+Claus-L. Müller Great options. Especially the Stowa Antea. True to the original Stowa Bauhaus and thanks to the beautifully decorated manual wind movement it's only 6.9mm thick. That's really impressive even for a manual wind watch in this price range. This is why i'm so impressed with the Mido. It's a automatic and is still only 6,75mm. Regards GAW

[@jimbosullivan]

What is your opinion on Ole Mathiesen?

[@Shiverz88]

Hey, is it normal that when i tap on the watch, i can hear sound, like the movement or spring is losen? Thank you

[@하정훈-j2j]

Hi, I don’t know if my issue is same as yours. I can hear Pretty loud noise from rotor. Has your problem been solved?

[@Shiverz88]

하정훈 hi, i had it checked it was nothing. They said its normal, was the sound of the weight when it was shaked.

[@하정훈-j2j]

@@Shiverz88 Good to know that. Thank you very much!

[@uz16]

Agree that the strap is the only disappointment.

[@yusufabdillahxyz]

Mido.. 😍

[@valueink]

Why the obtrusive black seconds hand

[@Dochorahan]

It's not black, it's blued steel

[@Super3xtr4]

What's the lug to lug?

[@viceroygunrey4037]

Late but it's 43mm

[@SF_Curious]

This is the ladies version as the men’s has the date at six o’clock

[@thehermitno3]

It is the men version. Ladies version date window sits much closer to the edge

[@Dochorahan]

NOT true. Men's and women's version has date at 3 oclock. You must be confused with a different baroncelli model.

[@alvinkoh5556]

My fake Chinese made VC Patrimony automatic is thinner than this authentic Mido! I was given the watch by a cheap friend of mine and it's 4 years old and still functioning like new!

[@Zetizo]

Hamilton Intramatic 38mm.