A New 39mm Swiss Dive Watch For Around $1k With A Phenomenal Dial - Mido Ocean Star 39mm

In today's video, we are looking at a real exercise in delivering on size and style with the new Mido Ocean Star 39mm. From the gradient dial to the wearbility we have you covered.
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0:14 History
2:03 The New Ocean Star 39
2:37 Specs
7:10 Considerations

[@sagoamicably6486]

This movement is the 2892 based movement that Longines uses. It's a big step up from the Powermatic 80 and usually reserves for more expensive watches. Its thinner, more expensive, winds buttery smooth. It's a HUGE value play at this price and people should be freaking out about this.

[@SinnerAndSaint]

Yes it is but imho the "CALIBER 72" totally ruins the dial. Especially is it's a nonsense made up proprietary description of an well known movement...

[@eastcoastwatchconnection7949]

Agreed! Another reason that I see Mido above Hamilton, Tissot and Certina. Just my opinion

[@Robert-vw3od]

is all of those things, but they are not playing that movement up. And of course they downgrade the movements in the same way you can downgrade a jet engine. Make this as good as a tag very easily.

[@daniellehotsky1776]

@@SinnerAndSaint I was expecting when someone write that hate that sign XD. Tbh I couldn't care less about it. I don't mind it at all.

[@HaonProductions]

I was kinda iffy about this until I heard about the movement. Christopher Ward killer?

[@need4speed290]

That golden one looks stunning

[@tschoy9388]

The black with orange dot is stunning.

[@jeffwaters5633]

This ability to quick adjust is probably better than 80-90% of the bracelets out there, not a bad percentile, and at this price. I'd also mention, I like how one can adjust it smaller without hitting the two buttons. Those buttons are only needed when making it larger. My Mido gets about .5 seconds a day. Each watch/brand competes in their own way. Mido obviously sells value for the dollar. Thanks for providing the review.

[@IsaiahTrollenberg]

Wow Teddy, you are killing it with the cinematography. The butterfly lighting is excellent, I highly recommend continuing with that style when speaking to the camera. Very elegant.

[@dpactestaccount]

B roll is godly.

[@rodrigoesmela3331]

I've been wearing a Ocean Star GMT as my daily for the last year, and that on the fly adjustment is perfect for fine tuning the fit during the day, especially on warmer days.

[@daniellehotsky1776]

I usually do not like gold, but that champagne one is beautiful. That dial reminds sand dunes on the beach. :)

[@iMANC1966]

The MIDO Ocean Star GMT watch is currently on my radar.

[@michaelh.1627]

I’ve had a few Mido’s over the years and enjoyed them very much. Thanks for the brand history and achievements rundown

[@scottballard6268]

i have the mido ocean star 200c in blue that i purchased from teddys online store, it is my favorite watch in the collection and my real go to time piece. and i have to say i actually disagree about the adjustment on the clasp which looks to be the very same as presented on this model. it is wonderful and a very welcome addition. functionally very solid and effortless and it is so nice to have that instant ability to micro adjust the bracelet in less than a second. if only all my watches had that clasp. iam very tempted by one of these new offerings. the hard part is which one. that black with the black rubber strap looks super cool and that blue to black variant is very attractive. ah the problems of being a watch enthusiast.

[@HameLaura]

I bought a watch from MaMaCoo lightly used for my last milestone birthday. Don't wear it as much as it deserves, but not afraid to, either. It's stunning . Good taste, Sir.

[@gushlak3983]

the one and only teddy bulbasaur

[@kyledriscollmusic]

one day he will evolve

[@StandAloneState]

Would love it if he puts a bulbasaur plush in a corner of his videos

[@diefenbachfravert]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on MAMACOO 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@philippestrickler3461]

Nice new collection . All these dive watches are attractive . I am guilty, i have underestimated MIDO during 20 years . Now i have change my mind . I understand all the MIDO experience and knowledge in design and manufacture high quality watch.

[@Maurita-r2d]

Picked up a amzwatch's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@drnick40]

Miso is moving in the right direction with this collection. Like it very much. Thanks Teddy!

[@Mile-long-list]

I like miso soup

[@msk3905]

Never know what to ask for when Christmas rolls around, I am setting a reminder for thus in blue with black blue bezel. What a beautiful watch!

[@brafya]

what a stunner! omega level refinement and what a dial

[@DSG-farts-connoisseur]

you can't be serious

[@GeniusInventor-dj5zc]

Mido make quality watches. Impressed with the 1959 commander that I bought for my dad on Father’s Day

[@oOJayWeeOo]

I think its a great watch with a really nice look, but two things i would have liked differently: 1. Ceramic bezel insert. Ceramic bezel inserts just look SO much more quality and in my opinion would really elevate the watch. Aluminium bezels look "cheap" to me. 2. Dial coloration. To me the dial represents the ocean, and therefore the deeper water (lower dial) should be darker, the top part should be lighter. Alternatively make lower part represent the ocean, have a "horizon" in the middel, and upper part be a sky and adjust the colors accordingly. Things that positivly stand out to me on this watch: - the applied markers look great, also quality wise - the date window is very nicely facetted with that window with a real border - great case size and nice big crown

[@dado380]

By your logic then Black bay 58 is a crap cuz it had aluminiim bezel and way more inferior movement compare to this in Mido which is repacked Longines L 888 while Tudor offered for 20 years puny 2824.

[@dustinr16]

I too prefer ceramic bezel inserts, however, on a more vintage inspired piece like this I can understand the choice in using an aluminum bezel insert.

[@speedracer2please]

I didn't realize that wave pattern was three-dimensional, that's gorgeous. I've always thought most wave patterns look kind of childish, but this and the Grand Seiko Lake Suwa absolutely pull it off. I also love the 39mm diameter and movement, and I've never actually had on-the-fly adjustment before, even if it's not the best at it

[@stevenmunizich9366]

Nice looking watch and review. I read Mido is very popular in Mexico. I own an ocean star GMT with a 40.5 diameter case. It’s quite wearable. Decent value for the money.

[@speedracer2please]

They are! They even release a different Day of the Dead limited edition every year, exclusive to Mexico. They seem popular in most spanish/latin-speaking countries as well due to the name

[@howardmckenna]

I bought my mum a Mido. Well specced, well built and has a beautiful guilloche and diamond dial. She has a Tag and a Cartier but ONLY wears the Mido!

[@SusanKenney-x8h]

When it comes to fine imitation watches, amzwatch delivers. I've bought from them several times, and I've never been let down.

[@crod760]

I like it! Will wait for the titanium variant.

[@Fanga2a]

Just got the black and grey one and it looks stunning in the flesh 🔥 Plus it wears really well on my 6,5" wrist, the thickness being the big highlight!

[@liptak15]

Is it really black and grey or just black with different light angles? I think this one is the no 1 on my tobuy list :)) what about the legibility? Aren't the waves too much on direct sunlight?

[@Fanga2a]

@liptak15 Mine is black and grey, same as the black and blue with anthracite instead of blue. But then you also have an all black one, with black case and orange markers. The waves look nice but indeed in direct light it is not as legible as a plain black dial but at the same time, by slightly changing the angle, it changes totally and gets way more legible. In conclusion, I'm willing to make the compromise for the more interesting dial ;)

[@LAM_AUT_ECU]

If I ever had doubts about getting a Mido, this settles it, this should be my next watch.

[@KeremBJK96]

It will be my next watch also!

[@SuLu_B]

Mido is really impressing me with this one!

[@kdub6911]

good to see a 7" wrist for reference, thank you!

[@LuRoat]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the amzwatch, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@Robert-vw3od]

I would like to have heard about movement accuracy.

[@zbla13]

Mido is my favorite brand! Just stunning dails. Grand Seiko alternative.

[@af8828]

hilarious.

[@fungusfoong9080]

I'm waiting for mine to arrive 😊

[@WatchChris]

I really like that dial. Great video!

[@LindaBui-s3o]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@joseluisa.ledezma6791]

this bracelet it's pretty amazing

[@bobnewby9129]

That is a stunner. So nice to see all the measurements playing nice with each other. Usually one of the measurements is a weird outlier between case size, thickness, lug width, and lug to lug.

[@DSG-farts-connoisseur]

looks cheap af

[@McMaxW]

Idea for video: Certina vs Mido small divers.

[@kresimirpleic]

Not sure what the point would be. They are both lower tier Swatch group products assembled in Switzerland from Chinese made parts and a P80 movement inside. The only differences are when it comes to design. So buy what you like because Tissot, Certina, Hamilton, Mido and Rado make (assemble) the same watch. One is not better than the other.

[@microdetailsllc]

Purchased this watch from you today! Can't wait to get it.

[@Mud_Kip]

this has got to be the best looking dive watch under like 10k (in my opinion, at least). Lately Mido has been just hitting the market with these insanely cool looking pieces that I really think are going to shape the price bracket, if not the next bracket up too.

[@ajh5407]

If I remember correctly you did an interview with the CEO awhile back. He didn’t bite when you asked about smaller case sizes. Guess he didn’t want to give it away.

[@ryanbane]

That dial is awesome. I feel like font guy accidentally got a bit carried away and left "bold" on for all the dial text! 🤣Calm down, font guy!

[@Neverstopdreaming568]

Teddy is the best with reviews and watches on his website. I personally know cause I have purchased two of them. The Mido GMT Ocean star captain V. Which is awesome, and now the new Certina should be getting today. Look forward to purchasing more Watches on his website.

[@BruceCross]

I rarely like divers, but the black-and-blue watch is gorgeous.

[@sino8r499]

Just got the blue one! Batman and Ocean waves?! What's not to love?!

[@Juanjo191]

It’s a cool release from Mido, but I still prefer the new Tissot Seastar 40 mm. Although it’s nice to see that Mido is finally going smaller on their cases; can’t wait to see what’s next

[@cookiemonstahmetal]

Mido in Mexico is the Swatch Group mainstream brand, this watch is insane value and I feel it’s going to sell great down here.

[@ciresolstice]

The defect on the N in Ocean Star was not appealing, that said, overall I like the brand's offerings, and the official Cosc chronometers at the price points can't be beat IMO. I heard they are bigger and advertised in other countries just not in the U.S.A. I know many balk at the case sizes at 42 and 43 mm, so 39 will please many who didn't decide Mido for that reason. 38-42 works for me so I never had an issue. Nice job on the feature/review and camera work as always Teddy.

[@PineapplePizza1]

Amazing watch and sizing, I just wish the dial wasn't so wavy!

[@Nadinetherescuehound]

That Batman looking one looks quite stunning. I have the seiko GMT, but that watch blows it out of the water. Looks like it's worth the extra money. And I adore my Seiko. That's a stunning dial.

[@ronrobertson4327]

Good looking watching! Great review!

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

I like the sand colored dial, but the hands kind of disappear against it.

[@RachelPitcher-k5k]

I just got into watch collecting. I've loved watches since I was young but I never had anyone teach me or bring deeper into the world. amzwatch brought closer to a community and hobby I always wanted to get into more and that is incredibly meaningful to me !

[@zhicaofang2354]

8:01 I strongly disagree with the verdict on the on-the-fly adjustment. Mido's mechanism is one of the best and most useful out there in the market, especially for those with real needs of adjusting the bracelet. It is easy to operate and it bears a far better flexibility than other adjustment mechanisms with fixed positions.

[@azdbuk]

Agree with the others that the sand/gold one is gorgeous. I would wear it for sure. Weird though the 12 marker looks crooked 6:52 in the yellow one, but precise in the blue one???? That would be an issue for me.

[@sreelalmv]

Hey Teddy....All your contents are top notch..... Kudos to you and your team By the way, the shirts you wear are pure class❤❤❤❤ A follower from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@rdvgrd6]

Meh I thought that it was a GMT seeing the two tone display. The gradient should be smoother and more radial to evoke underwater depth gradient

[@marinojarv4945]

Very, very similar to Certina DS Action Diver's 300m. Interesting point is that both brands had a patent on double security crown , that technology looks also similar.

[@davesloat9006]

That Batman is beautiful! If only the bezel were ceramic…. Gorgeous effect though!

[@HeinisField]

It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of MaMaCoo 's watch 99% of people will never see.

[@blakris9382]

39 mm watches are so rare

[@francoisfournier2903]

Would be interesting to compare this watch with Christopher Ward trident pro 300

[@cathydaly3436]

Looks great. How many people who buy dive watches actually “dive”? I suspect not many. The all black looked great. I welcome not seeing the bracelet for once. Your folks make every watch look great.

[@shaneswann2452]

I really hate seeing this watch come out at this time. I’ve recently made the decision to move into the luxury watch category, with my first tudor purchase being kind of recent. . I have my eyes on omega, more tudor, breitling, etc. but this is a must have. That dial is amazing! I might wait and buy it second hand, after getting some of the ones i have my eye on now…but love this watch!!

[@DonaldForleo]

Thank you for making high quality videos!Love MaMaCoo ’s watches

[@unaibb]

I wish they do this GMT version with 24h bezel, or 12h bezel. Sure a white version would be very wellcome

[@janvolecko]

Hey Teddy amazing work, as always. When you will test new spb453?

[@keltecdan]

That dial should’ve been the dial for the omega seamaster 300m.

[@dextercool]

Needs a ceramic bezel in my humble opinion.

[@mariodelatorre3211]

Mido is underrated in my opinion....

[@MegaRich7]

It would make more sense if the black and the blue were reversed. Just knit picking, really. I love my green Multifort TV big date. Mido watches are great, but I feel they need to pick up their game a little with the functionality of their bracelets.

[@p8au3l]

Hey Teddy great video! Quick question: you mentioned other watches with better micro adjustments systems on the clasps, can you tell me which ones?

[@htschmerdtz4465]

Good looking watch with interesting sculpted dial, but a simple esthetic issue got by the face designers, the placement of the words, "swiss made" between minute marks. they don't quite fit between the markings. Smaller letters, different color, something could be done to balance them out.

[@NoAlumni]

Stunning watch!

[@alejandrop4035]

Unfortunately Mido does not have official distribution in Spain. It seems to me to be a brand with excellent designs and quality. I hope the Swatch group reconsiders it...

[@fedomandez]

The movement is the same used in Longines watches.

[@melissasmess2773]

Rather buy a Longines.

[@sagoamicably6486]

Exactly. Longines level movement for Tissot prices. Insane value here

[@georgecupac1202]

That's a good review 👍.

[@georgechisholm6697]

Nice watch, seems like great value.

[@kevinthailand2567]

The blue black on the integrated rubber black strap is probably the winner. That on the fly adjustment is a deal breaker.

[@timmcdonald5335]

Some would prefer the Tribune model which has domed saphire and better bracelet.

[@Virgo_Victoria0830]

Stunning!

[@ShamimAjee]

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of MAMACOO. Their watches are of exceptional quality.

[@Shaverboy516]

Beautiful watch.

[@christophfacius3885]

Without date it would be awesome! Anyways, I like this timepiece very much!

[@jwilson1744]

The blue dial is great, but it should have blue BGW9 lume, surely?!

[@DaksheshCorado]

I have never been disappointed since I became a customer of MaMacoo. Their watches are of exceptional quality.

[@magnushatzidimitriou9544]

Looks amazingly good! But a bit small on a 7 inch wrist😢

[@stevek6967]

Ocean star 200C owner. I'm confused about the criticism of the quick adjust clasp, one of my favorite things about that watch. What are the better implementations in this price range? I also own a 62MAS, and hated that clasp / diver extension so much I bought a 3rd party bracelet.

[@blastosupreme]

Gorgeous. If I purchase one from your store Teddy, are you able to sell or supply extra links? I have 9.5 inch wrists.

[@ChrisMetz-c1e]

Ever since I bought a watch from MaMaCoo , My question is if it's this hard to tell them apart, what is the point of owning an authentic watch?

[@d.stiefel869]

Dial is fantastic! Wish it was 40mm.

[@rs71blackbird]

I Wonder where they might have gotten the inspiration for this. Maybe somewhere in Long Island... 🤔

[@krugerdw]

Is the bezel alignment off, or am I seeing things?

[@JohnMcKelvie]

no, I saw it too - on more than one watch. And once you see it ...

[@microdetailsllc]

Got mine today. If you look at the watch straight on, it's barely off if it is at all.

[@TheAnthonyLJ]

Damn that is a nice dial

[@ImteyajOchea]

that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!amzwatch

[@spacejaime]

And for the extra $100, improve the clasp extension mechanism.

[@joshuatvernon]

Now they should do a red gradient one with flames 🔥 and a green with leaves 🍃 so we can have one each for the Pokémon starters

[@spacejaime]

All blue dial with all blue ceramic bezel. Increase the price by $100 and I'll buy it.

[@jmoo876]

That dial in a 41 would be an auto buy

[@N4Q7]

Can someone explain why a dive bezel needs a two tone coloring?