Even though I like the dial and bezel design of the Ocean Star Diver 600 Water a bit better (it has some minor tweaks that I appreciate), the Ocean Star Diver 600 is larger and significantly more expensive (around $800 more than the comparable Ocean Star). As the dial of the Ocean Star somewhat cryptically indicates, inside is one of Swatch Group’s 80-hour power reserve movements. Aesthetically, it’s a nice looking bracelet, but it does feature a lot of rose gold. The Mido Ocean Star case is 42.5mm-wide, 11.75mm-thick, and has a 48mm lug-to-lug distance. Copyright ©2011 - 2017, worn&wound LLC, All Rights Reserved. Please try your search again later. Aesthetically, the watch is a success as well. It’s all very well done, and the choice of using a day/date movement instead of just a date movement was the right choice for this watch. Because of the medium-width bezel, the dial is relatively large for a 42mm diver, which is actually quite nice. Coming in at 42 x 49 x 11.8mm, it’s medium-large and flat, which balances out well. The new Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 smashes that established model by going back to Mido’s mid-century cult classic, the Powerwind “Rainbow” diver. Zach is the Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Worn & Wound. Most watches we see, not all but most, have that one detail that nags at the end. On the surface, it’s a bit plain, but what it lacks in inventiveness it more than makes up for in wearability, versatility and simple execution. They are also the best value, in my opinion, because at this price point, there are oodles of good dive watches but vanishingly few awesome choices in a full titanium case with matching bracelet. M026.430.44.061.00). Great quality case and bracelet, good movement, and a lot of practicality built into one product. (Mido actually removed the day of the week window in the Ocean Star Diver 600.) The bevels along the lugs are particularly nice, as they flare out as they approach the ends of the lugs, exaggerating the geometry. DLC-beschichteter Edelstahl mit … MIDO is the Official Performance Partner of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series! It also overhangs the mid-case just a bit, making it easier to grip. Unable to add item to List. Read our review of the Mido Multifort Chronograph PVD Special Edition here. Band 20 mm x long. It uses the best of current technology to revive the striking codes of the time, namely a rotating bezel with countdown timer and a coloured table beneath a ‘glassbox’-style sapphire crystal. The bezel insert also has a classic layout, with perhaps a touch of vintage flair. The bevels on the crown guards are a bit less obvious, but I imagine they take away some harshness that could have come from their triangular shape, which suits the more business-casual feeling of the watch. Regardless, I enjoy these surprises as they keep me looking forward to new releases and trying out new watches. And, as the opening paragraph set up and the following will expand on, I was pleasantly surprised by the Mido Ocean Star. That said, the dial is nicely done with the blocky hour markers and strong, modern-looking hands. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft) with screwed crown, Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (base ETA C07.621), Stainless steel bracelet and two additional black leather straps (interchangeable), Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition. >Size: 42.5 mm-wide, 11.75mm-thick, 22mm wide strap, and about 48mm lug-to-lug distance. The Ocean Star is one of the oldest and most successful models in the Mido catalog. And then there’s that delightfully tempered 11.8mm thickness. The Swatch Group’s ability to put together a very competent watch at a very competitive price comes through in the Mido Ocean Star. There was nothing that gave me an immediate, “Oh, no” reaction for sure, and the aesthetic felt pleasantly modern in a day when everything is trying to be vintage. Scuderia Ferrari Men's Pilota Stainless Steel Quartz Watch Leather Calfskin Strap, ... Men Watch, MINIFOCUS Chronograph Waterproof Sport Analog Quartz Watches Blue Silico... BUREI Men's Fashion Minimalist Wrist Watch Analog Black Date with Leather Band (All... GOLDEN HOUR Luxury Stainless Steel Analog Digital Watches for Men Male Outdoor Spor... BENYAR - Stylish Wrist Watch for Men, Silicon Strap Quartz Movement, Waterproof and... BUREI Men's Luxury Automatic Watch Date Display with Sapphire Crystal Rhinestone Ma... BOBO BIRD Wooden Mens Watches Large Size Stylish Wood & Stainless Steel Combined Ch... Mido Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition M026.830.11.041.00, MIDO Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition Automatic M026.830.11.051.00, Mido M0184301106200 Multifort Mens Watch- Black Dial Stainless Steel Case Automatic Movement, Tissot Men's Seastar 660/1000 Swiss Automatic Stainless Steel Strap, Grey, 21 Casual Watch (Model: T1204071104100), Men's Mido M005.417.11.051.00 Multifort Analog Male M0054171105100, Vastar Watch Repair Kit, Watch Repair Tools Professional Spring Bar Tool Set, Watch Band Link Pin Tool Set with Carrying Case, Casio Men's MDV106-1AV 200M Duro Analog Watch, Black. The rose-gold and black insert bezel are visually dominating from above, but not overbearing. Mido makes most versions of the Ocean Star in steel — which, practically speaking, makes more sense at this price point and for this market. From above, the mid-case has subtle lines with flowing contoured lugs that are nice and thick and crown-guards on the right. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft), these two automatic diving watches come with an additional strap – in blue technical fabric or black rubber – so that they can be adapted to any occasion or desire. It wears a bit large, but a lot of people like this size, and the Swatch Group certainly offers a lot of other smaller dive watches from brands such as Rado, etc., if you want something narrower in diameter.