Mido Multifort TV Big DatevsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT
Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 100 m, 40 mm
€1,130–1,210
Citizen Series 8 880 GMT
9054, 50 h, sapphire, 100 m, 41 mm
€1,200–1,290
The differences
- The Multifort TV Big Date costs about €75 less than the Series 8 880 GMT, going by the indicative price band.
- The Multifort TV Big Date uses the Caliber 80 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Series 8 880 GMT the 9054 (Citizen).
- The Multifort TV Big Date has 30 h more power reserve: 80 h against 50 h. It survives a weekend off the wrist.
- The Multifort TV Big Date is more compact: 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 41 mm and — for the Series 8 880 GMT.
- The Multifort TV Big Date comes from a Swiss brand and the Series 8 880 GMT from a Japanese brand.
Choose the Multifort TV Big Date
If you want to spend less, you want more power reserve and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Series 8 880 GMT
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 Multifort TV Big Date | Citizen Series 8 880 GMT |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €1,130–1,210 | €1,200–1,290 |
| Movement | Caliber 80 | 9054 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 50 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 28,800 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 100 m |
| Diameter | 40 mm | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | — |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Rubber strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Japan |
| 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 Multifort TV Big Date or the Series 8 880 GMT?
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date, with 80 h against 50 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date, with an indicative price band of €1,130–1,210 against €1,200–1,290. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 100 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Mido Multifort TV Big Date, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.