Mido Ocean Star Titanium Review

The Mido Ocean Star is a rugged Swiss made mechanical automatic dive watch with some serious tool watch qualities.
It has a titanium case, 200 meter water resistance, day-date, sapphire crystal, rubber strap with expansion buckle and a 80 hour power reserve. In my in-depth review see if it all adds up to be a contender for a everyday tool watch.
The Mido Ocean Star on rubber strap is $1,000 USD
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[@leestrada1]

Mido is an amazing brand, high quality at honest prices. The Swiss best kept secret, it seems.

[@davidkoskela5771]

My Titanium model came with the matching titanium bracelet and it's been great for hot and cold weather conditions. I especially like the way it feels warmer than stainless when it's really cold (20° f or less). I actually have to check to see if I forgot to put it on. It's the most consistently accurate watch I've ever owned. My example might have to be adjusted 1 minute every 2 months with daily wear. If I don't wear it for a few days every month it's even more accurate. It's the most consistent part of my life & it looks very good also.

[@mikesb69-87]

We have a WINNER!

[@henrysantos9210]

Thank you so much for the review. I've been considering to have either the titanium or the steel version

[@5mrfroggy]

Henry Santos wanted to know which version you ended up buying ?

[@hollywood1513]

Just bought the black rubber version as my first automatic watch and daily driver.

[@VersedNJ]

I juat ordered the exact Model for $ 636. Full beats similar priced micro brands. Will go well with my Omega 390p and Stowa B 42 mm. I like the dials and day date are easy for me to see. If I can’t figure to size the strap. Will juso rder a similar color and size. Might look nice with a darker color silicone.

[@scottbirke9182]

Love this Mido. I think that fine tuner function on the watch clasp could also work as an expansion for a wetsuit when diving as well.

[@cuevob]

For a 3mm suit, why couldn't you? for a 7mm, not sure, maybe it would fit?

[@gregalonzo747]

Both my father and uncle are really into Mido timepieces. Within the Swatch Group my preference is Certina. However, I am in the market for a titanium watch. This one definitely bears serious consideration. I really like the 80 hour power reserve.

[@slavakim25]

take a look at the new tissot seastar 1000. Definitely worth the consideration

[@Eric_Nielsen]

I have this watch with the titanium ratcheting-clasp bracelet. It freaking rocks. Cost me about the same as a Sumo. Little hard to read the time in the dark if minute hand overlaps a dial marker. LOVE this color of metal, have 2 Ti watches and 1 tegimented steel. Hard to describe but this 3hz movement ticks smoother than a Seiko.

[@tantainguyen3678]

Eric Nielsen does it get scratches easily ? Because it is made of Ti which is my concern.

[@ivanjo6478]

Where do you get this watch with the price as sumo?

[@manishsoni7689]

I'm in the same dilemma... Should I prefer it over Seikos like sumo or mm 200 reduced?

[@basswars7060]

In my opinion, this watch is a nice alternative to a Seiko dive watch. I love Seiko, but the price on their higher end dive watches keeps going up.

[@fhaquuu]

I just received this watch in rose gold/ black and it’s amazing on first impressions. I might sell my Tudor BB and get the 600 m diver.. love the value here.. Best diver under 1k imo

[@Rodolfoguerra12]

I have the 600 in black it’s an awesome watch, mine it’s running about -0.8 seconds per day, and with the silicon spring you never really have to worry about laying it close to your phone or anything digital. Cheers

[@felixt1470]

Why orange? Does it match your clothes easily or is this just for summer casual wear?

[@davidvigliotti6238]

i have this watch, i'm actually wearing it right now lol but i find the lume is lacking a lot on the pip, does anybody else have this problem? on mine it's barely visible and it doesn't last long at all. the rest of the lume on the indices and hands are great.

[@victorbr234]

In my oppinion this is better than an Aquaracer..

[@Reno2324]

no

[@promiscuousalgae]

Yes!

[@Reno2324]

@@promiscuousalgae I have CAY211B.BA0927 and have seen and tried an ocean star up close. It's not better... but its good for the price

[@Reno2324]

What I like from Mido is M025.627.36.061.10, that I'm looking to buy.

[@jamesg4670]

Im not a guy who claims cheaper watches offer as much as the more expensive watches just for the sake of argument and attention…i had both and this watch is leaps and bounds better than an aquaracer

[@martinrea8548]

Nice watch. I think I'd like it even more if it didn't have a day window.

[@Davidlongstride]

I got mine today and the bezel is mega stiff, apart from that fantastic

[@adbraham]

Not well known in the UK either . . .

[@germanweis5]

do you know what kind of Titanium Mido uses?

[@slavakim25]

similar to the tissot seastar 1000. Just a tad more expensive. Same specs minus the ceramic bezel.

[@d3xmeister]

The Tissot has the 23 jewel version of this movement with a plastic escapement. The Mido has the 25 jewel version with metal and jeweled escapement. That alone can make a big difference on the long run regarding durability and service.

[@Rodolfoguerra12]

So, besides that, the finishing and overall build quality on the Mido is way better IMO. Cheers

[@guydadario]

Nice watch, now where are dealers in the United States?

[@ryanguhr]

Ordered mine from Kay’s

[@charalamposstasinakis2824]

Does it have AR coating inside out? How is the reflection of the light! I used to have a Mido and it was quite annoying! This seems awesome.

[@cooper65]

Yes. I have it, and it is double AR coated.

[@m.p.1129]

what titanium watch is your everyday watch?

[@oes2546]

Titanium watches are not as good looking as their steel counterparts, but the low weight is very nice. They can also be superior in scratch resistance with the right surface treatment. Do anyone know what Mido does as a surface treatment/coating on these? Titanium is normally softer than steel, but with the right surface treatment it can be up to 5x harder than a common steel case.

[@mmma4096]

did you had a problem with scratches on the case?

[@webbezzy]

The titanium is easily scratched but you can also easily refinish it using a scotch brite.

[@stephenwolf8806]

Is the orange strap available separately anywhere?

[@seanm3226]

Yes.

[@deadlypredator3]

Sean M where?

[@kman49]

Your reference to titanium is both right and wrong. Grade 2 titanium is softer than steel found in most watches. Grade 5 is harder. Grade 2 is quite grey and grade 5 is less so but still has a grey tone. Steel is obviously brighter. I can't say what grade titanium this watch has though. Nice video

[@oes2546]

Citizen does a surface treatment on their super-titanium cases which makes it about 5x harder than a common stainless steel case. But it is a trade off when it comes to looks. I like the colour of titanium, but a steel case with multiple finishes and high polished bits will always look better than an all-matte IP-coated titanium case.

[@seanm3226]

OES 25 A steel case “...will always look better...” Really?

[@d3xmeister]

Sean M That’s not what he said, you just took those words out of context, read the whole phrase and you’ll understand what he meant.

[@imranchowdhury4972]

You talk nothing about accuracy. I have the same watch and the accuracy is almost Chronometer level. It runs +3-5 sec/day which is cool. And power reserve is amazing. But I think steel is a better choice.

[@VersedNJ]

@@BurntPlaydoh Years ago bought a watch with a cosc option (Stowa 36mm classic. For my use, it's not needed, good is good enough. BTW, bought the Stowa in 2008 run great and about to send it back to service.

[@juozux676]

Maybe somebody owns Mido ocean star and Oris Aquis (65 or Rado captain cook) to compare?

[@heinzfraenkel5616]

100 years brah...100 years

[@khoocheepeng]

You don't see grey and orange , people said is nothing new ??

[@javamurniadi6520]

The watch is now rare, I dont think they still make this model.

[@Ruthlessbone]

Would you say that Mido is a high quality watch?

[@luv2flyjrn]

Per their own marketing it is in line with Hamilton and Tissot as a mid-range watch.. www.swatchgroup.com/en/brands_and_companies/watches_and_jewelry

[@Ruthlessbone]

luv2flyjrn thanks for the input

[@lonewolf30531]

Nice review thank you . The watch brings nothing new to the table.

[@geoffwyness2645]

Wow,horrible.

[@jacquesanken5699]

why horrible?