Mido Ocean Star GMT - True/Traveler's GMT Under $1200

Today we take a look at the Mudmaster Mido Ocean Star GMT. A true/traveler's GMT under $1200! ref. M026.629.17.051.00
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[@cuzibear4048]

Great video much appreciated, can’t wait to receive it in the post this week 🙌🏼

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Congrats on the new watch. It's a great one!

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Good looking watch. Thanks for the lesson on different GMT types.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Appreciate it Joe!

[@warrenw273]

That watch is stunning… great review Bob.. wishing you a safe and enjoyable Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It so is! Thank you so much and the same to you and your family.

[@adceal]

Didn't know about this model. It looks awesome! Great video as always, Bob!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yes. This one's fairly new to me too. It's a really cool one. Appreciate it🙏

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Gorgeous watch!

[@dangaines405]

Nice watch. I own one and I quite happy with it!

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Gorgeous watch! Keep'em coming.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks man. Will do!

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Really like the look of this one, looks like a great piece for the price & such a good looking watch this one is right up my street.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Adrian. I thought it looked really sharp too 👍👍

[@gregalonzo747]

Very nice looking watch. I do a lot of traveling for business and this Mido is definitely one to consider.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It's a great watch if your traveling regularly for sure. Thanks Greg!

[@djapojunior]

A lot of people had the same surprised reaction on how they missed this one. It's a really, really nice watch, amazing movement and design. 👏

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yes. Not sure how it went under the radar but it's a fantastic watch for the cost. Thanks Tom!

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Wow, this is a really nice "true" GMT diver for the price! Thanks for the review.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks Toran. I was definitely impressed. Cheers!

[@roebuckwatchcompany8703]

That's a great looking watch. Mido do some really nice watches.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

They so do. I feel like they might be making a resurgence lately.

[@1018Frankie]

I bought the exact same one at the beginning of the year and it’s a solid piece! I ordered the bracelet and it is very comfortable with micro adjust on the fly. It’s an awesome piece that doesn’t receive the attention that it should!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Oh cool. I think it would be great on the bracelet. It's definitely worthy of more attention. Congrats on picking up yours. Great watch! Thanks :)

[@dofler]

Hi, do you have a p/n and link for the bracelet please? That is the only thing keeping me for buying. I like the blue strap but you can’t take it swimming

[@sengo2143]

@@dofler Watchband Expert. They are selling the original bracelets.

[@chriswatchreviews4752]

This is such a cool watch! Mido is highly underrated

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I agree. They have some great watches. Thanks Chris!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Another great video brother 👏 great looking piece ❤️

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Much appreciated Miguel!

[@jubertferrer2041]

i get to learn about watches in this vlog. tnx sir

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thanks a lot Jubert!

[@michaelriera6277]

Mido brings tremendous value and quality.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

They definitely do. Thanks!

[@Patrick-pm1sn]

Great watch! I took a look at it but finally decided to skip GMT this time and go for the Ocean Star Tribute due to its smaller size at 40,5 mm. Drawback on the Tribute is the worse lume and maybe the 21 mm lugwith. In regards to quality, I regard it fairly high, running VERY precisely at +3 seconds a day. Looks like MIDO does an execellent, yet underrated job on the present collection.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Can't go wrong with the Ocean Star Tribute. Great watch!

[@Peter-2704]

That's good value for a true GMT. 👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It really is. Not much other than the Seiko Sharp Edge out there for competition. Thanks Peter!

[@male272]

Mido is an incredible offering that has slipped under the radar for years. Seems like this year they are coming into their own...I think they have the most COSC watches available (?) but I do know they regulate the shit out of every movement they put in a watch.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I was just looking at their cosc certified section on their site the another day and there is quite a few. Feels like the brand is making a bit of a comeback lately.

[@seanrobinson9854]

It does look like a really nice watch Bob. I wanted to try on the Mido GMT the last time I was at Gem Bijou, but Sam didn't have it in stock at the time, only the regular Ocean Star Tribute (which felt too small). As you know, I've ordered the Tudor BB Pepsi GMT, and am hoping to get it soon, but my collection currently has no GMT's and at that price for a true GMT, it's a steal. I might have to just wander over there and pick one up along with another G-Shock.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Not sure if they're just coming to Canada now but I know he just got them in. Right now he has 2 of this version and I believe a couple of the bracelet models coming soon. It's a great option for a decently priced GMT. Thanks Sean!

[@mchoch4576]

First I like to say thanks for the video and your opinion, I purchased my Mido Ocean Star GMT Blue version on 9/18/2020 from an Authorized Dealer in Germany because when I had my picture lust for the this watch it hadn't been sold yet in the USA. I get the watch I love the watch, I find wearing the watch on Nato straps, and the watch grows in my love for the watch. I love GMT watches and I own 6 other GMT watches and this watch holds it own with my 2016 Rolex Batman and I think it near edges my 2020 Tudor BB Gmt Pepsi, so I wear the watch for approximately 7 months and not everyday I rotate with my other watches and come around April 2021. The watch has its first failure. The Hour Hand and the Date Wheel stop working. watch goes to Swatch group for repair and I don't see the watch for 3 months watch comes back straight from repair in July 2021 and the second Failure happens where the Manual Wind stop working , again watch goes back and they fix the watch. So now I am happy and the watch comes back and back into rotation and I still love the watch. Now the watch has it's forth failure and the Seconds Hand stop working and I send the watch into Swatch repair in New Jersey and they are going to fix the watch and during my conversations with the customer reps, they are telling me if I want a new watch I need to talk to the A.D. in Germany , but I tell them no I love the watch and I still want , but finally I convince them to completely replace the movement of the watch because the watch really had 4 major failures, 1. Hour hand 2. Date wheel 3. Manual wind 4. Seconds hands have all failed to work. I am still waiting the repair to finish, I am hoping to get my watch back in September or October depending on when they get the parts. I believe they are going to give me a new 2 year warranty. In my opinion I love the watch I want the watch I just want it to work correctly and use it , love it for all the reasons I purchased the watch. from other posts I heard that the first bunch of watches made sold in Asia & Europe were defective but I have no proof but I know what's happen to mine. Thanks for letting me share my story and experiences with my watch and again thanks for your video and all the best.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

That's unfortunate to hear. Hopefully they get it sorted out for you soon. I haven't heard of anyone with a similar problem yet so hoping they get it fixed. Thanks for letting us know. I'd love to hear an update on it when you get it back. Thanks.

[@mchoch4576]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces Will do, hopefully in September or October, and I hope they do what the say & put a brand new movement in. In my opinion I love the watch and to be honest I would probably buy another one if this watch was refunded, I enjoy it that much. Thanks again

[@Russell7]

Hello, how is the watch now? Thanks

[@joshuajuarez3471]

Man it’s so nice

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Great watch for sure. Thanks!

[@pth8888]

I do hope that Mido will put this movement in smaller case sizes eg 38mm to 42mm so that those with smaller wrist size can own it. Mido also offer COSC with silicone hairspring movement in their Commander and Multifort series which retail for less than $1500. Mido need to step up their marketing and social media works.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I'm curious if they'll be using this movement in other models too. They definitely have some great watches that seem to be going under the radar that deserve more attention. Thanks.

[@pth8888]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces They did have this movement in their Multifort model as well.

[@kenspear5077]

Another great review. Wow are there any brands Gembijou doesn't carry?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yeah they have load of different brands and hoping 5o add more soon too. Thanks Ken!

[@hugohernandez3651]

I own this watch. Great video.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Cool. It's a great one to have. Thanks!

[@jakubklein]

Would love to have it a bit more compact, 43 x 49.5 mm is kind of stretch for me, love what Mido does in recent years btw, they deserve more credit

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I wonder if now that they have this movement they'll eventually release it in other, possibly smaller watches. They do have some great watches out now. Seems like they're on a bit of a rebound as a brand. Thanks.

[@jakubklein]

Agree and I even think their dressier line of watches are stunning as well. Furthermore I think we all see somehow soft push towards 38-40 mm size in most watch types, some of us can only hope 👍

[@drwindsurf]

This is a nice looking watch. I agree with you this is the best colour way. The comparison would be great 🙂👍

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Definitely coming soon. The Seiko comes on bracelet so I might see if I can get one of the bracelet Mido models for the side by side. Should be a fun video to put together. Thanks Jeffrey 👍👍

[@nokia331024]

Great video much appreciated, what do you think about this Mido compare to Tissot PRC 200 Automatic? :)

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Thank you. I think I prefer the Mido but the Tissot is a great watch too.

[@seayak]

Can you get this with the bracelet as well? The blue version, which is my favourite, only appears on the website with the blue strap. That strap is certainly handsome, but it is a divers watch with a 200 meter certification, and I don't think anybody is even going swimming, never mind diving in salt water, with a leather-backed band. I would want both the band and the bracelet if I were to order one.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Yeah I wish it came with the bracelet option too. I believe you could probably order a bracelet separately but not sure what the cost of the bracelet on its own would be. It would probably look good on an aftermarket rubber strap too. Thanks!

[@Tigmt1913]

Dumb question. Does this watch always need to be wound by hand or is it self winding?

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

It is self winding.

[@kevinwagner9934]

Why a dive bezel on a GMT watch with a leather backed strap? Watch looks massive and needs a metal bracelet and a GMT bezel imo. Thanks Bob. 😷🇨🇦

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I don't mind the dive bezel but I'd prefer the bracelet for sure. Appreciate it Kevin👍👍

[@hugohernandez3651]

This is a diving watch. That is what the Ocean Star is all about. With that being said, I totally agree with you regarding the strap. It looks gorgeous, but leather and water are not a good match.

[@robboinnz]

I prefer the 24 scale fixed, allowing a bezel timer. Timers are so useful. You can still track two time zones this way which is fine mostly.

[@TyphonLeTitan]

​@@robboinnzYou can track 10 time zones in your head if you want, but you can't forget a 15 minuts mark easely 👍🏻

[@Shaverboy516]

First Bob!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Awesome! Thanks 😁👍

[@3rdpig]

That's a good looking watch, but I have to say that I feel the whole "true GMT" thing is a bit inconsequential in the age of digital watches and cell phones, much in the way mechanical dive watches are inconsequential in the age of inexpensive wrist dive computers. While still useful, most serious travelers will probably opt for something digital...or just their phone. And I have to say "True GMT" sounds kind of watch snobbish. No insult intended. But it's like bragging up a 1000 meter dive watch when most of us will never get deeper than a backyard swimming pool. At some point we need to admit it's a fashion statement or just bragging.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I totally agree. Slap a Gshock or Protrek on your wrist or just have a phone in your pocket and you're good to go. It's a bit of a novelty but it's still fun to use functions like the gmt. Even the dive bezel, I'll use it to time something occasionally but there's easier ways to do it these days. I kind of look at watches the same as classic car enthusiasts look at their cars. No AC, maybe no power steering/windows, no nav etc. but they're still cool.

[@duvalpenny100]

All watch collectors come to realization that the hobby is mostly unnecessary. As far as functionality goes, almost nobody needs anything more than a basic gshock. People start collecting watches mainly because they just think it's cool or for the fashion, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[@antdenzic7977]

Way too big for a person who has an average wrist. Beautiful watch but they should make a 40 mm version.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I wondered if they might eventually make a smaller version too. Thanks.

[@antdenzic7977]

@@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces I personally would buy a 38mm or 40mm straight away & Mido would sell a lot more of that particular watch.

[@SlightReturn666]

The "stutter" of the GMT hand as you adjust it is a feature, not a bug. It's called a jumping hour hand and the point it that you can super-quickly adjust it to the current time zone and the hour fine tuning is all set. Pretty mediocre review to not even know that ... honestly, get with the program dude

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I have owned a number of gmt's. I'm aware of what a jumping hour is. This had a little stutter between the hour making the jump compared to others I've experienced. Wasn't a big problem with the watch just not as a refined feeling action.

[@MrJamesDuffy]

The Seiko Sharp Edge GMT would be a great comparison with this Mido! They are at a similar price. I suspect the Mido will be better for anyone favoring more water resistance while the Seiko would be better for those with a smaller wrist.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I've only spent a small amount of time with each but they both have their virtues. I think it might be fun to try a side by side breakdown of the two. If I can I might see if I can get a bracelet model so see how the bracelets stack up as well. Thanks.

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Gorgeous watch!

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Gorgeous watch!

[@madrockwatchesadventure4501]

Gorgeous watch!