The Baroncelli Chronograph Moonphase

So there I was, minding my own business, and I stumbled upon this -

Courtesy of Mido

This is what Mido is offering as a chronograph in their Baroncelli range, and it is a visceral sucker-punch.

I love a moon phase chronograph in and of itself but the wonderful interplay of color is really what hits all of my buttons. 

It is priced fairly at $2,870.

Here are the pertinents -

Case and Crystal:

• Case shape

  Round

• Case length 

  42.00 mm

• Width 

  42.00 mm

• Thickness 

  13.3 mm

• Lug width (mm)

  22.00

• Case Material

  Stainless steel

• Crystal

  Sapphire crystal with double sided anti-reflection treatment

• Case options

  See-through case back

Movement:

• Functions

  Day, Month, Chronograph, Date Hand, Moon Phase, 24 Hours, Small Second

• Power reserve

  Power reserve up to 60 hours

• Movement

  Mido Automatic ETA

The Baroncelli Chronograph Moonphase

From Mido -

Courtesy of Mido

I am a sucker for a chronograph / moonphase. It combines something I actually use - the chronograph, with something that I love - the phases of the moon. Mido has just released something that scores very high on the "Henki Visceral" scale.

Courtesy of Mido

The case is of stainless steel and measures 42 mm in diameter. The movement is billed as the Mido automatic calibre 60. Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, chronograph, and moon phase.

My only critique would be the logo. Dear Mido, pick one and stick with it! As what could best be described as an "early Mido adapter" (my father was given one the day before I was born), I am a little biased towards the original.

Other than that, it is a wonderful watch in every way. No details on pricing yet, but hopefully the Mido website will have some details shortly.