Is the Mido Baroncelli III worth it?

Yes, if you want a Swiss automatic dress watch with a clean dial and a 40mm case. It competes with entry-level Tissot and Seiko automatics and holds its own on finishing.

Is 40mm too big or too small?

40mm is a middle size that suits most men's wrists, roughly 6.5 to 7.5 inches. It wears slim because the case is thin, so it tucks under a shirt cuff.

No. It is water resistant for splashes and hand washing only. Take it off for swimming, showers and anything submerged.

How often do I need to wind it?

If you wear it daily, your wrist movement keeps it running. If you set it down for more than a day or two, wind it by hand before wearing.

What comes in the box?

The watch on its strap, the Mido presentation box and paperwork. Check the listing for the exact strap fitted, since variants differ.

Dress watches like this tend to dip during holiday sales and end-of-season clearance. Watch the price history and buy when it drops toward the low end of its range.

Mido Baroncelli III Men's Watch M0274081101100

Last price we saw

$601.92at Ashford.com, last seen Nov 4

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Our take on the Mido Baroncelli III Men's Watch M0274081101100

The Mido Baroncelli III is a dress watch with a 40mm round steel case, an automatic mechanical movement and a scratch-resistant crystal. It is a slim, traditional three-hand design aimed at buyers who want Swiss automatic watchmaking without a luxury-brand price. The latest best price sits at the low end of its recent range, so it is a fair time to buy.