Mido Baroncelli SignaturevsMido Commander II
Mido Baroncelli Signature
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 39 mm
€890–950
Mido Commander II
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€1,060–1,130
The differences
- The Baroncelli Signature costs about €175 less than the Commander II, going by the indicative price band.
- They share the same movement, the Caliber 80: inside they are the same, and the difference lies in the case, the crystal and the dial.
- The Baroncelli Signature is more compact: 39 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40 mm and — for the Commander II.
- The Baroncelli Signature is 0.9 mm thinner (9.9 mm against 10.8 mm) and slips under a shirt cuff more easily.
Choose the Baroncelli Signature
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Commander II
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Mido Baroncelli Signature | Mido Commander II |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €890–950 | €1,060–1,130 |
| Movement | Caliber 80 | Caliber 80 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 39 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 9.9 mm | 10.8 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Baroncelli Signature or the Commander II?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Mido Baroncelli Signature, with an indicative price band of €890–950 against €1,060–1,130. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Mido Baroncelli Signature, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.