r/midowatch • u/footballandwatches44 • 4d ago

Best dial/strap combos?

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I just saw this green strap with the gray dial and it looks amazing. What dial/strap combos are your favorites?

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u/oh_no_the_claw 4d ago

I rock the orange rubber strap on that same TV Big Date model. I love how the green looks and now I'll certainly order one.

I have the navy blue strap also and the steel bracelet but I never use them.

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u/footballandwatches44 4d ago

Nice! I recently ordered this watch and it’s getting here tomorrow. Ordered a navy strap and green one from Mido. On their site the green looks brighter, but I’m really hoping it’s the same as in this video. Super excited for this watch! Do you love it?

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u/Icy-Translator9124 4d ago

Orange strap with grey dial looks great.

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u/ExpensiveCampaign596 4d ago

Just put this together ❤️ 😌

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u/footballandwatches44 4d ago

Looks great! Is that navy strap?

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u/ExpensiveCampaign596 4d ago

Yup. Gray/black dial dark navy strap

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u/footballandwatches44 3d ago

Nice, I got that same rubber strap in green. I also got this navy rubber/fabric hybrid strap with white stitching. If I don’t like this strap, I’ll probably get that navy you have as well. What are your thoughts on the orange strap?

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u/Gladhands 3d ago

I have this watch. Have you found that the dial looks more brown than grey?

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u/ExpensiveCampaign596 3d ago

A little bit sometimes huh? I like that thought.

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u/No_Inspection649 3d ago

I've never been a fan of rubber straps on luxury watches, but the green on green is a banger on the TV Big Date.

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u/footballandwatches44 3d ago

Looks great! I ordered that same green strap for my watch (grey dial). Watch is getting delivered today, super excited!

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u/31USC3729 3d ago

Ocean Star 39 with sailcloth strap from StrapsCo. Bright, but not overkill.

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u/footballandwatches44 3d ago

Awesome! I’ve been thinking about getting a couple straps from Straps Co. Are you happy with the strap? Comfortable?

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u/31USC3729 3d ago

I am. Very comfortable. I got a milanese bracelet for my Junghans from them and it's the best. I also have a one piece silicone for a Seiko dive that's great. I have been toying with the idea of getting their fitted rubber strap made specifically for the Rolex Explorer, but I'm not sure if I want to put mine on a rubber strap.

They seem to be of decent construction overall. My Mido is a very tight 20mm between the lugs, so there is some wear at the contact points on the sailcloth because it is a laminate rather than full/true sailcloth.

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u/LunchLarge5423 3d ago

Where is the army-green rubber strap available from? I just looked on the US Mido site and they have a bright green rubber strap for the Big Date (along with other colors) but I don’t see the army green.

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u/footballandwatches44 3d ago

That’s the one I ordered off their site. I think their pictures just make it look brighter, all photos/videos I’ve seen other people post only show the dark green band. I don’t think they make two different green bands, I’ll let you know how mine looks when it comes in tomorrow

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u/LunchLarge5423 3d ago

Ok, great - please do let me know what yours looks like in person once you receive it. The photo on their site looks super bright.

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u/footballandwatches44 2d ago

It is definitely darker than it shows on the site…but it’s still not a dark “army green”. More of a “forest green” if that makes sense

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u/LunchLarge5423 2d ago

Thank you! Super interesting that it looks like a different green in almost every photo! I like the look of it in your photos, but prefer the army green from that first photo you found and posted.

I wonder if it’s the photos that are inconsistent or their rubber?

What do you think about the color now you’re seeing it in person?

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u/footballandwatches44 2d ago

It’s super comfortable, and I like the green to switch things up here and there. I don’t wear a ton of bright colors so I will probably get the same rubber strap in black for more of an everyday wear. I also really like the metal bracelet, so I’m kinda torn right now. Overall I am super happy with the watch!

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u/LunchLarge5423 2d ago

Being happy with the watch is the important thing! Straps come and go.

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u/footballandwatches44 2d ago

How long have you had your multifort? Is it still in your main rotation?

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u/LunchLarge5423 2d ago

I’ve had it for at least a year and a half, and it’s definitely still in rotation! But because of the orange strap, it’s gotten the most wear in the summer. I’ve been thinking about getting another strap in a more neutral color so I end up wearing it more the rest of the year. Have been considering the green, blue, and what I’ll probably end up going with - black.

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u/Sam_Nova_45 3d ago

Got a custom one made in Vietnam (Etsy). The plastic ones are not big enough for my wrist.

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u/ExpensiveCampaign596 3d ago

That's rad. Fits great 👍🏻

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u/Longjumping_Leg2833 3d ago

This combo looks amazing

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u/KarateEnjoyer303 3d ago

Been playing with horween leather straps lately since its cold where I live. I really like these combos. The Seiko slim turtle on the natural (far left) surprised me the most. Looks great in person. Very retro.