Mido Multi Centerchrono Ref. 2690

Mido Multicenterchrono reference 2690, dating to around 1950 and housed in an approximately 35mm, 20-micron gold-plated case. The hand-wound Mido calibre 1300 places the chronograph seconds and elapsed-minute hands on the central axis rather than in separate subdials. Mido began series production of this arrangement in 1941, creating a chronograph with an unusually clean and elegant look. It features the iconic "Tasti Tondi" pushers, making it part of a small, exclusive family.

The dial has developed a warm, even patina, while the round pushers preserve the compact profile associated with mid-century chronographs. At the time of cataloguing, the chronograph starts, stops and resets cleanly. The watch is presented on an original Beyer-signed leather strap. 

Brand: Mido
Model: Multi Centerchrono
Reference: 2690
Approximate year: Circa 1950
Movement: Hand-wound Mido Cal. 1300, column-wheel chronograph
Case material: rose gold-plated, 20 microns 
Case size: Approximately 35mm
Complications: Central chronograph seconds and central elapsed-minute counter
Pushers: Round "Tasti Tondi" chronograph pushers
Strap: Beyer-signed leather strap
Condition: Very good condition, especially given the watches age with no major scratches (see photos)
Function: Chronograph starts, stops and resets cleanly
Accessories: Watch only 
Offered by: Titus