Why Does NOBODY Talk About Mido? Ocean Star GMT Review

[@HB9GUF]

MIDO is incredibly undervalued and let's be clear: MIDO sits above Hamilton, Tissot & Certina- not under! They are more on par with Longines. Great value for the money.

[@grapevinelover1]

Good to know someone knows the difference, and you’re spot on.

[@villagranvicent]

Agree. Awesome value and at least in Mexico, Mido is very well regarded. A classic!!

[@stuartcole4845]

Yes they are undervalued, but no, they are not close to being on the level Longines. I would generally put them above Tissot but they sit firmly in the range of Certina.

[@clips1071]

@@stuartcole4845 it’s all opinions at the end of the day

[@tyronnezx]

Wrong. Mido is definitely below Tissot, and does not have the heritage and innovation that Tissot carries. Tissot was around 50 years before a Mido

[@huwd2292]

Don’t see Mido in the UK but I was in Germany last week and saw plenty of Mido watches. I was so taken that I bought a Mido Ocean Star Tribute Ltd Edition. I’m really pleased with it, built really well, feels good on the wrist, I’ve worn it every day since.

[@danielthompson803]

Grey with orange? I have the Baroncelli with sliver dial and Multifort Patrimony blue dial. Good value and love the looks.

[@earthenjadis8199]

I have the blue one. Terrible lume but otherwise killer watch on a killer bracelet.

[@anthonysmith2982]

Yeah, the OS Tribute is a solid diver. I tried one on at a Swatch Grp AD. I ended up going with the Certina DS PH200M, not because I didn't l like the Mido, simply because I connected with the Certina more.

[@VersedNJ]

My Mido's day window opts for english and german. This is from the US.

[@gregalonzo747]

My profession takes me around the world. Once while in Europe, I bought my father a Mido dress watch. Over the last 15 years he buys primarily Mido. For my uncle's birthday, Pop bought him a Mido, and for my birthday, he bought me the Ocean Star.

[@anthonysmith2982]

I'm like that with Certina. My Uncle was career navy. In his time the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) were issued Certina DS-3 divers. I've got the DS PH200M, a DS Podium and am currently saving for the newish DS Chronograph Automatic re-issue. My cousin still has my late uncles RAN issued DS-3 and his wife and an Aunt wear Vintage Certina too. I like it when a family adopts a specific watch brand, especially when it's not a 'household name' sorta brand.

[@gregalonzo747]

@@anthonysmith2982, awesome. I totally agree with you. Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonysmith2982]

@@gregalonzo747 Ditto mate. I'm really kicking myself for not picking up the Ocean Star Decompression Timer Diver when I could. One of the best Summer watches released in recent years (along with Zodiac's Watermelon Super Sea Wolf). I don't know if they're selling; but on eBay the Decompression Timer is listed for ~$4K AUD / $3KUSD. Sorta insane...

[@andysmith1996]

@@anthonysmith2982 How's the tritium lume on your uncle's original DS-3? After 50 years is there any glow left?

[@anthonysmith2982]

@@andysmith1996 TBH I'm not 100% sure mate. My cousin isn't really a watch guy and doesn't wear the watch much, if at all. I haven't seen it IRL for years and last time I did hold it I didn't check.

[@joshuae9404]

MIDO watches are made in Le Locle in the manufacture where Tissot and Certina and Hamilton are made, too. However, they are positioned higher quality-wise and usually get the better ETA movements (quality level Top or Chronometer, as opposed to Standard and Elabore, which are generally used for Tissot/Certina/Hamilton or for external sales to non-Swatch watchmakers). Unfortunately, this puts MIDO in a bit of an awkward spot: Higher than the entry-level Swiss watchmakers but not quite on the level of Longines and Rado. The quality is probably actually closer to Longines and Rado but these two watchmakers have found their own niche (Longines as a well known luxury watch maker with a rich history, Rado as a watchmaker famous for its top quality ceramic cases and bezels). MIDO, however, is a bit in branding limbo. They are well-made watches but do not have a distinctive brand identity except being very classical and conservative watches. The Baroncelli is a typical dresswatch, the Ocean Star is a typical diver. But in each category there is a watch from another brand that "pops" more. Silently making quality watches isn't enough to move the brand into the limelight - unfortunately, because MIDO would deserve it.

[@neiljohnson7914]

I dont give a rat's ass about the history of the watch brand. And those who do are snobs. All I care about is the tangible quality and features of the watch. My mido ocean star chronograph can hold its own against rolex diver watches. Those willing to pay 10 times more just because it's a Rolex are suckers

[@tongotongo3143]

That’s the case with every brand and not only Mido. In its price range Mido actually pops up the most, because design and quality looks the best.

[@Rch_P]

Love the color way, love the style, love the functions. Shoot, I don’t even mind the canvas strap. But I’ll be that guy and say… I wish the case was at least 2mm smaller.

[@mariog7213]

Agreed. Travel wathes should be small

[@varanid9]

It's only 40mm. Because of the bezel, it will look smaller, more like a 39 or 38, about the same size as an Oris Diver 65.

[@varanid9]

Oops, never mind, my mistake; I was thinking the Oceanstar Tribute, a retro design, not this one. This GMT is 44mm, quite large as you say.

[@anthonysmith2982]

Interesting point. 44mm X >50mm is a weird set of dimensions, hey? I wouldn't be surprised if it wears more like a 42mm but I have a feeling that this is one you'd want to try before you buy.

[@chrispotter2948]

I believe the regular ocean star non-GMT is a 42mm. I'd go that route or the tribute at 40.5mm and the killer bracelet.

[@Alex-zr4yl]

I’m actually from Milan, Italy. We do have a few Mido authorized dealers over here. Not sure how popular they are. Local KZbinrs seldom talk about the brand. However I do own a Multifort Patrimony grey dial. An amazing design, still in love with the dial after months. Definitely deserves more recognition

[@gaius_marius]

I can confirm that Mido is well known and respected here in Mexico. They're considered a tier above Tissot and below Longines. You can find them in high end stores and they get prominent shelf space in the watch section.

[@abelcaro2111]

Fully agree with Mario, I own 2 about to get a multifort , and the Ocean Star is my buying list

[@huellassobreelescudo]

I can confirm MIDO´s incredible brand presence in Mexico. Every Shopping Mall in Mexico City has a MIDO boutique as well as their pieces being offered in most watch ADs. I think they offer incredible quality at the price point. RADO is a close second but their prices are generally 10 -20% higher.

[@nakke3]

My first automatic watch is a MIDO Multifort. Did some research back in 2018 and it seemed to be the best value in the 500-1000 € category on the watches they sell in Finland. I wanted to buy my watch from a traditional shop, so part of the money goes to the local entrepreneur.

[@Ballacha]

swatch intentionally slpit their marketing strategies by continent/country. in central and eastern europe, certina is the definitive entry level swiss watch alongside tissot. in america/canada/aus, hamilton and tissot are the most popular entry level swiss piece. in india, rado is huge. you've mentioned mexico, but in china prc also, mido's brand name is as widely known as tissot and longines. so it's not a surprise people from different regions have different perception of brand popularity. hello from melbs.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Hello Stan! Indeed, they seem to focus their efforts as far as Mido is concerned elsehwere. Which I think is a shame considering some of those only honeys they could bring back. Cheers!

[@yoinkhaha]

Brilliant, thanks.

[@peterkarahalios3488]

That strategy, found pretty much across the globe in almost all fields, also helps guard against becoming a one-trick-pony, which can have disastrous consequences if a firm puts all its eggs in one basket.SImple commerce. I am in Canada and even if they were to try for some traction, there are better-known players for the price. Had they been just a doggone smaller, I might have considered a model or two.

[@gavanmitchell9095]

I was on my way to pickup my Seiko from service and popped into a watch store, I think on Swanston St. They had all Swatch group watches and just about a full range of Mido. They looked super nice I must say. For some reason though no Hamilton. Anyone aware of a dealer in Melbourne that sells them?

[@watchingbrief7072]

@@gavanmitchell9095 a watch store was open in the CBD?!

[@ottohahn-herrera8618]

My dad always liked Mido watches, last year I gave him the Ocean Star Tribute, and it's his daily watch ever since. All his acquaintances like and value the brand and the watch design. Greetings from Mexico.

[@earthenjadis8199]

I own a Mido Ocean Star Tribute and it's a great watch. Of the four entry level Swatch Group brands, Mido is at the top. The reason nobody talks about Mido is because they have a limited market presence in most English speaking countries, but you'll find they are well-known elsewhere (e.g. Latin America) and Swatch targets them accordingly to those markets.

[@arsonfireuk]

Solid knowledge right there! I doff my hat.

[@jimferry4751]

Yes, I was on a cruise and the sales guy in the watch shop knew the brand. I thought it was a good watch for the money. Think he was from South America.

[@TheCcmarine]

I really like how Mido did the 120 click rotating dive time bezel and the fixed internal 24hr GMT bezel! So it's a proper diver and travelers watch. Also the color on this strap just looks excellent!! Great watch and looks awesome too!

[@oliverwiantrmerholme112]

Would love to see some Certina reviews as well! They are also a great option if you are looking for affordable, great value vintage pieces! If you ever head down that rabbit hole again...

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yes! Certina have been a blind spot for too long 😔

[@dannyfree1120]

Agreed

[@verykeen2please]

they are making some great dive watches at the moment

[@grahamwallace]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I recently bought a new DS Action C032.851.22.037.00. It’s a great watch and I’d loan it to you for review if I didn’t live in Dundee, Scotland. I fear it’d be months to get there and back 😂

[@kostasantonopoulos1475]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Certina, another brand that nobody notice. They had released a special Himalayas edition to celebrate the successful first ascent of the Dhaulagiri in 1960s (if you are lucky and you can find one). You can also look for the aqua DS PH200M - C036.407.18.040.00

[@TheKocton]

Greetings from Mexico and yes, here Mido is perceived as an excellent watch brand. Here in the 60s and 70s successful people were wearing Midos specially Commander in gold. Soo when you see a Mido on someone's wrists you naturally think about your grandpa's or uncle's watch.

[@MrTophco]

I've collected Mido's here in the states for about 20 years. The brand is underrated. The Commander with the diamond cut applied indecise is an iconic Swiss styled watch.

[@stevea2639]

Very cool Chris. I've got one Mido and I'm looking to add to the collection. Love this brand

[@loganoftherockies9453]

Thanks for this great video Jody! I'm wearing a Mido Ocean Star 600 chronometer...600M WR, helium valve, dive extension, 80 hour power reserve, silicon springs, COSC, sapphire and ceramic, for $1700 MSRP (and got mine for less). Other than Christopher Ward I don't know a single other brand that can offer anywhere near that combination of specs at that price (?). It's just a beast and also a beauty, and can't believe it hasn't taken off more in the watch enthusiast world outside of Latin America and Asia.

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

Mido together with Certina are the most underrated brands out there. I live in Switzerland so I know them since I was a child. Mido's flagship models are the Multifort range. Have a look at them, great value for money.

[@fernandoguadarramavillarre6751]

Mido is a fantastic brand with great and cheap consumer service. There divers are the best in the catalog but also the dress pieces such as the DatoDay are very nice. Here in Mexico they're all over the place alongside with Nivada and Hamilton. Because Mido is a brand with heritage in the country. In fact the word "Mido" means "I meassure" (refering to meassuring time) in spanish, and it was given that name to the company because the original owner's brother was learning spanish in Mexico and he just fall in love with the culture and the lenguage.

[@Clubderelojes]

As a mexican watch channel, I can back up that MIDO is really popular in Mexico as you said Jody! Watching your video with my ocean star rose-gold! Cheers mate!

[@wayneturner1336]

Man, too funny. I bought a mido at the start of the year, German day/date vintage piece. I liked it so much I tracked down a commander datoday COSC certified (I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and generally we get only the same pieces the us gets.) if you can imagine I paid 500$ CAD for a chronometer with documents and registration. And it’s beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. And when people ask me about it they’ve never heard of it. It’s like a Zodiac, but more so. They have an incredible back catalogue and they’re virtually unheard of outside of Europe (apparently the Mexican people are on the ball) great review as usual. Camera work is really great, new camera? Also for reference sake 500$ CAD is about 399$ USD…for a cosc certified chronometer?

[@Lawrence64]

Great to see Mido getting some love around here. As I said a while ago, I love my Mido Commander, and not a reissue but it's been in production since 1959. The case and the dynamics of the design were always a good conversation starters when I have it on my wrist.

[@raulsanchez8322]

Here in Mexico, Mido is quite popular as entry level swiss watches, the brand positioned itlself since the 70's and a Mido watch it's very common as a graduation gift after high school.

[@ianbanister67]

One of the most underated tool watches you can buy is the Certina DS Action in Titanium - very rarely gets any reviews

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

Their DS Action Divers are great. Check out their DS Ph200m and DS Super Ph500m. Great diver watches with real history and amazing build quality. Best value for money divers imo.

[@pingguerrero3336]

Exactly! Their divers are really good spec-to-price. Always discounted in my country like seiko but better in my opinion (price wise)

[@bolchert]

Thanks for the tip! I just looked it up and it seems great with a much better case diameter than this Mido here.

[@bartfloyd4538]

Thank Ian, I will check that out.

[@888fireball]

@@pingguerrero3336 o

[@dustinr16]

Nice review. I have 2 Mido watches. The blue Ocean Star Tribute and the white dial 39mm Mido Baroncelli III. Both are awesome watches. Wish they made the regular Ocean Stars in a smaller size (40-41mm). It boggles my mind that the Baroncelli doesn’t get much coverage. It’s literally the best dress watch value on the planet. So beautiful. ETA 2982, heat blued second hand, textured white dial and dual finished flat hands that appear 3D not to mention only 7mm thick.

[@soulsphere1749]

Mido’s got a really balanced look in everything they do, and I think a lot of their dials, hands, indices are all better proportioned than the other better-known Swatch brands. I do wish they weren’t as large of cases like many commenters here. Still have a soft spot for the brand. I visited Taiwan 🇹🇼 once and it was very cool to see so many Mido boutiques / dealers.

[@eduk4387]

I have a 1950s Mido Multifort Powerwind, anti shock and anti magnetic. It runs like a champ

[@rafaelandreu]

I'm happy you reviewed a Mido, hope other youtube channels follow your example and show some other models too. BTW, in minute 5:07 "two thousand and eighty nine us dollars" while it reads $1,089.00

[@danielthompson803]

I have a couple of Mido watches and have to say I really like them for quality and price, the Multifort Patrimony looks great and the baroncelli.

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

I'm new to the hobby. After much research, my first and only purchase so far was a Mido All Dial chronometer. I loved the style and the features for the money. Mine is running at a respectable +2 secs per day. Very happy with it.

[@korssar]

Mido is huge in Mexico, they sponsor even local tv news. Theres a Mido beautique in every mexican mall and are sold in every retail store. On early XX century Elgin railroad pocket watches was Mexico's main brand. By the 50's that place was took by Steelco and Haste ( US ownership, Mexico made watches with swiss movements). Tissot and Mido were strong maybe due to the resemblance to aztec -mexica name "Tizoc" for Tissot, guess Mido's name was familiar on the most popolous spanish speaking country, ( [yo] mido means [I] measure in spanis, time in this case). Mexico had a Westclox alarm clock facility also. After the quartz crisis Bulova and Citizen kept their market share alongside Mido. Commander was very popular among police officers (as Rolex was with police chiefs). Even a XXI century mexican folk singer is named "El Komander", maybe due to that influence. Nowadays Mido's main adversary is (Grupo Salinas) Nivada (not to be confused with Nivada Grenchen revival microbrand sold in swiss francs) that sponsors national tv news (also owned Grupo Salinas), has mexican football league teams products and is sold in every retail (mexican Sears by Grupo Carso, Liverpool, Fábricas de Francia etc).

[@BrittPearceWatches]

EXCELLENT QUESTION! How do I always forget about Mido?! :O Loved this video J!

[@jonashaukedal655]

Had a Mido commander daydate homage, loved it! Great review 😊

[@c5367]

I have a Ti Ocean Star and love it. The powermatic 80 movement is a PITA to regulate, and the watch did require it. But once done, it's a great watch, particularly for the money.

[@octavioperez9213]

Yes I am in México and Mido sell very well here. I do own ocean star and I love it. Great vídeo.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I love the functionality of that GMT movement. That's really useful. The poor lume at this price though and having to pay extra for the bracelet 😬

[@michaellott1333]

I bought this watch a few weeks ago and just love it. I have a 7.25 inch wrist and I find 42 to 44 millimeters is my sweet spot. I was lucky to find a bracelet in Florida (the only one I could find in the US) but at $168 thought it was expensive for a bracelet with push pins. Yet, I was luck to get this watch for 35% off MSRP so that helped with the cost of the bracelet. I have other GMT watches but this is the only "true" GMT watch that I own. I think it is the best value in a Swiss made true GMT watch.

[@CraigG21]

Wow - so great to see this watch getting some YT love! I own the exact colorway you reviewed here. It truly is a bargain for what you get, and I love the colorway, the true GMT movement, and that it has a dive bezel (not a common feature on a gmt). A company out of the USA, Watchband Expert, offers the oem Mido bracelet for only $168! Overall a great watch for those of us who have larger watch preferences 😁

[@MessagingMatters]

Glad to hear. I have had my eye on this watch for months. Given its traveler/jumping hour hand GMT function, and the WR depth and dive bezel to boot, I think that with a bracelet swap this could be a one and done watch for travel, including nice nights out. The price is great, and appeals to me to take a less precious GMT traveling. I would want to try one on if possible to see if the size works, but I think it would given that my Samurais are just about 1 mm shorter lug to lug, though I can understand that folks with smaller wrists would think it's too big.

[@CraigG21]

@@MessagingMatters I like the way you think regarding taking a “less expensive GMT traveling” 👍

[@dnromeoalphayankee13]

Just bought a rose gold pvd multifort big date. My mind's blown completely. Punches way above it's weight. Most definitely above Tissot

[@rubjork]

Mido is the Rolex of the upper middle class in Mexico my friend. You can find them everywhere here, even special editions made for Mexico like Dia de Muertos editions.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@ruperttmls7985]

Efectivamente, la marca MIDO casi desde su origen se ha enfocado mucho en publicitarse en el mercado de habla hispana. En Mexico y toda Latinoamerica es muy conocido, en mi país (Mexico) en los años 90s era normal ver comerciales en la TV de relojes MIDO, incluso la propia palabra “mido” es un verbo en español. En cambio la marca Hamilton por ejemplo no es tan famosa en Mexico como Tissot o Mido.

[@jdraven0890]

I've been thinking about this one a while - good value for a true GMT movement with 80-hour reserve. But I'm afraid the size is a deal breaker. I started watch collecting again with a 43mm Vostok-Europe but do not wear it any more, now that I'm used to my Orient Kamasu. I have my eye on a Farer World Timer - all the Farers are a reasonable size. The lume on their Roche WT is INSANE, you should check it out if you are able. Cheers for the thorough review!

[@nickhart958]

The sports/dress side of Certina and Mido are THE untapped part of the watch game IMO, and are excellent for their price!

[@christiantosumbung5791]

Love the lugless commander chronometer on the beads of rice bracelet. Used to make it in 36mm but now in 37mm. This is the model I think of when anyone mentions Mido.

[@emmanuel_]

I'm From Mexico and I can confirm the Mido presence here. It's a great watch at a good value, but I hardly ever hear anyone else talk about it on watch channels. The Ocean Star is my go to. They had this ocean star captain titanium a couple of years back that was amazing !

[@villagranvicent]

Yes. Mido in Mexico is very popular, there are Mido boutiques and the brand has been around forever. I remember my grandfather always his gold Commander.

[@tychosteve]

My Mido Multifort is COSC, 80 hr power reserve, silicon balance spring, Elonflex main spring, has a beautiful Geneva stripe dial and cost just £800 ...Swatch gives Mido chops and this watch is by far the best bang for buck watch in my entire collection. Love it. Find one and review it. You'll love it too.

[@bryanthebryan2638]

Oh man, why isn’t this brand more popular? This is a very compelling watch. Their other models are very nice as well. Thanks for putting Mido on my radar.

[@MrDanadriga]

Hello from México, Mido is very popular here and latin america and Rado. When i was a kid those watches were the top someone could get.

[@scottlauren3145]

I love my 38mm Mido Multifort Gentleman. If I lived elsewhere such as Europe, everyone would recognize and comment on it. Here in the United States, nobody's heard of them for the most part.

[@Average_Middle_Aged_American]

I have this exact GMT and I put in on the blue Mido strap with deployment clasp. I have two black dial Ocean Stars one on black rubber and one on the SS bracelet. My Mido SS bracelet absolutely has screw links. It is a great bracelet.

[@duk4you]

Great review again Jody, I seen it in the flesh at David Jones in Sydney City store, I was tempted to purchase but some thing in the back of my mind said no, the day before June Sydney lock down, I may go back and look at it again once we can in Sydney, enjoy your informative reviews

[@mountain_del1863]

Seriously folks. Union Glashutte!!!! They come out of the Glashutte original manufactury (Google their Headquarters! Dual branded on the front of the building) I have 2 of them.......massive massive quality for the price point.

[@martinvandenbroek2532]

I owe 4 Midos and I am not Mexican 😉 I did change the straps of 3 of them though to make them look even better. Very underrated watch brand. But this makes you wear something pretty unique among your peers. 😜

[@Imyourfather225]

I heard about Mido from my grandpa, that was 40 years ago, I heritage his watch and I have two more that I bought myself.

[@douglasweedman4315]

Great Underrated Brand! Along with Vulcan, Certina, Ball, Maurice LaCroix, Wenger, Revue Thommen, Baume and Mercier, Wempe.

[@chriszivoder2650]

The Ocean Star looks great but even with good lug to lug dimensions, the watch looks too big. Great review as always 👍

[@zyembla]

I am from Mexico and yep, they are very popular there. My father gave me one and inherited me his. Great looking and value

[@Nylatt]

I own a Mido Ocean Star in black and a Mido Baroncelli Heritage in rose gold. That crown on the Ocean Star with the large crown guards can appear to be screwed down when it is not. It is quite flat and heavy on the bracelet so it does not get the same wrist time as other pieces. But I love it and mine has screw links but no ceramic bezel. I got the Baroncelli to fill the void of my grail wish, JLC Master Ultrathin in rose gold. Then I promptly chucked the Mido leather strap and put on a full grain leather strap. It is a fun, super thin piece. The off white dial does not match the white date wheel by a bit.

[@raulgm6281]

I don’t know the reason, but here in Mexico , Mido is a very popular watch brand. Maybe because of marketing strategies of the company and you can see Mido watches everywhere . Also , old people love them for m y years …. Cheers from Mexico. Thanks for sharing

[@madbadger85]

I own an original 1968 mido ocean star in 18k gold. It’s never been serviced and it still runs ok. I don’t wear it a lot but when I do it keeps time very well. It’s the only watch I’ve come across where in the owner’s handbook it says ‘your Mido ocean star is 100% waterproof’ in most other watches it says water resistant!!! The watch is sealed by its plexiglass crystal as there’s no entry into the back of the watch. It was my farthers watch and he paid £80 in 1968 for it. It’s been valued at around £1600 today. A friend of mine has two omega watches and both required service at 4 years old as both broke down!!! MIDI watches are very underrated, the new models are much of a muchness with other brands and are all under the swatch umbrella where they share a lot of internal movements.

[@spoketube]

I’ve loved their Ocean Star aesthetic for years, particularly the blue variant and grey/orange variant. Woulda bought one years ago if they offered a complementing line at 38-39mm diameter. Kinda figured by now they woulda expended back into the modest sizes as well as these larger ones.

[@Handler9]

I was about to write exactly the same. This watch in 38-39mm would be just perfect. Can you think of an alternative: CW or Baltic or perhaps something else?

[@jdb8247]

@@Handler9 I have been quite happy with the Maen Hudson with Ronda automatic movement. They had an earlier batch with STP movements, and the STP was awful - repeated quality issues. They transitioned to Ronda, and replaced my STP with Ronda, and it has been fine.

[@galuhrichata6148]

My wife just bought me that very exact same Ocean Star GMT for my birthday. And I agree that is one of the most handsome watches in the market. So glad you review it. Thanks, Jody.. NB: I also admit the main flaw of this watch is the size of the lume area on the hour & minute hands which are smaller than the lume on the markings/indices. The lume on the hour & minute hands should have been wider & longer, and much pronounced in the dark compare to those lumes of the markings.

[@rodrigomartinez2707]

Mexican here... Mido is to Mx what Tissot/Hamilton is in the US. Pretty much the best positioned swiss brand on the lower end.

[@MrRoRoWe]

I'd say the Mido Commander is their retro style watch. I have that one and a Mido Multifort as a dressy sport watch. For the first Certina review I'd recommend the Certina DSAD 38, somehow it's the most comfortable diver I (6.75" wrist) have ever worn

[@tuckerplum8085]

I love my Mido dress watch. And I think this one is fantastic! Relatively affordable GMT. Very handsome. It's just too darn big for my 6.5 inch wrist. I do think it's an excellent, practical, well-made watch. I wish they made it in a smaller size.

[@explained4242]

Finally you do a Mido!! Glad someone is giving them some shine. Great brand. Great watches.

[@pastoriusmonk6971]

je suis Français et pour mes 60 ans j'ai achté la Mido "ocean star décompression timer 1961". cette montre est fantastique pour un petit prix !! Merci de parler de MIDO !

[@idahowatchenthusiasts]

That is one of the most beautiful watches I've seen in a while! Stunning! My wedding watching is a mido baroncelli 2 subseconds and it's gorgeous. Love this watchmaker

[@DavelCF]

Indeed Mido is popular in Mexico. Also un other Latin American countries. Nowadays it is more like the brand used by “your father or grandfather” probably one of the very first “easy access” Swiss brands available in Mexico.

[@creed0307]

I’m waiting on an Ocean Star 200 to be delivered , I’m from brisvegas and can’t say I’d heard of them before as an Aussie consumer🤷🏼‍♂️ .I Stumbled upon the brand looking for a deal on an Oris , which truth be told is a tad out of my price range, so this model and brand is a perfect way to get myself my first Swiss made . I’m super excited !!

[@ckm-mkc]

Cool! I own 3 Mido's - all from the AFAIK now discontinued All-Dial line..... Love them. My grail watch was a Mido All-Dial Chronograph in titanium, which uses the Valjoux 7750 movement. By the time I had the $$$ to buy it, it was discontinued and I hunted down a pristine used one. Generally, I like bezel-less divers (don't dive, seems useless, takes up face space). Recently bought a cheap used Mido chronometer as a daily. They are very popular in Asia (Philippines, Thailand, HK, Malaysia, etc.). IMHO, all of the Swatch Group brands that use ETA movements are pretty much equivalent, which you choose is largely a matter of taste and the movement/case finishing will be driven by price.

[@porscheoscar]

Thanks for making this video. My father has severe dementia now and has been confined to a bed for 3 years. Still feisty though. but in his professional days he was a fan of this brand. He was a stock broker at a major Latin American bank in the 1960s. He was always impeccably dressed and actually had an arrangement with a suit label to wear their suits at the bank. So I assume he wore Mido dress watches as divers and suits is not a Latin American tradition. I'm going to try and source a vintage piece for him and I'm going to trade or sell one of my Squale for this 80 hour GMT.

[@BlackWipeout]

It's a nice watch, here in Switzerland Mido is very present. Certina use Powermatic 80 also ;)

[@jamesblonde2271]

Alot of the Certina's on Chrono are in France, Mido were better known in the vintage market because of the Ocean Star and a famous multi hand Chrono way back when. Thats a handsome watch and looks way better here than on their website🤣 Ideal watch for a man who dives on annual leave every year

[@homeofwatches]

I own my MIDO Ocean Star GMT for almost one Year and I am still loving it. I think here in Europe MIDO is more popular than it is in your country.

[@santorini8423]

Apparently they’re big in India too

[@flipdog69xxx]

what size wrist do you have? I honestly want to pull the trigger on this but I have skinny wrists and feel it would be TOO big. I have a Longines black pvd legend diver at 42mm and I feel that's pushing it. 44mm just seems like a tragic deal breaker for me but I'm praying the 50mm lug to lug will mitigate that issue for me. The Longines has a 52mm lug to lug.

[@santorini8423]

@@flipdog69xxx I’ve got 180mm wrists and it looks great , remember the bezel makes the dial wear smaller, go for it, I also got an after market rubber strap from Gecko with a deployment clasp, prefer the look of this watch to my no date sub

[@flipdog69xxx]

@@santorini8423 I forgot to mention i have a 6.5in/165mm wrist. But yea, I'm hoping the 50mm lug to lug will make it work. I just love the fact it's a "true" GMT with a proper dive timing bezel AND date complication.

[@manuelk7521]

You should review the Certina DS action diver 38 mm. I think this watch will be as popular as the Sarb 033 some day.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I'll check it out mate, for sure.

[@devono7230]

38mm. I’m checking that out.

[@chriszivoder2650]

Great dimensions, I'll also check it out 😊

[@hubertuswolfthaler]

Not sure about that, it’s basically a Sub homage, no real character of its own. The DS PH200M is pretty cool though.

[@larsstougaard7097]

I have had Certina DS diver on my list for a while, love the titanium, but its just too big lug to lug with the bracelet, like 52-55 mm.

[@mutolo1990]

I've just bought a lovely two tone mido ocean star and titanium certina ds action diver. Incredible watches

[@jb6027]

Nice looking watch. Mido seems to be one of those brands that you've heard of but never seen anywhere.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

I've never seen a Mido before. Thanks for beinging them to our attention! Ohio says hellllooooo 😃

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Mido watches can be purchased from Feldman Watches. Nice people, good selection, and they're an Authorized Dealer for Mido watches, located in California.

[@Jaironpz]

Very nice. They do have good presence in Latin America and are well regarded although not considered collector pieces among enthusiasts any more than in other regions. I recently came across a model called Ocean Star Tribute and is something I could see myself wearing. Great video!

[@tonyd223]

Great review, and amazingly, after all the Ali specials, a watch I would buy, at that price. It gets the GMT and diver function right...

[@svfutbol20]

Sourced a rubber strap for my blue Ocean Star 200M and it’s an absolute gem. Wears very thin, 80hr power reserve, looks gorgeous in the light

[@CHRIZTION]

I love my Mido Commander Chronometer. It’s very subtle design with its small orange accents really make it a good looking and fashionably versatile watch.

[@johnarrigo-nelson9667]

recently bought the ocean star captain V, caliber 80, and am blown away by it. great post, jody. thanks!

[@mediastarguest]

Great review, as usual. I was seriously thinking about one of these new Mido divers, fairly priced but just like the Bulova moon watch, gorgeous and stunning looking piece which is way over big at 44mm with 49 mm length lugs. What is behind this craze for 44, 45 and 46 mm diameter watches ? I'm no midget at 5"11 with nearly 7 inch wrists, my son is 6"1 with 71/4 inch wrists but these huge watch diameters are ridiculous.

[@elmatroso7125]

One of my fav brands. I believe such brands should be. Just cuz if you have any MIDO, you deeper in watches then others.

[@BoozewithNick]

Love these watches, I sooooo want one. Not in blue, thank you. When you start listing the value points on this watch, it almost gets a little ridiculous. Start with a Swiss-made automatic GMT movement with an 80 hour power reserve, and then just go from there. The use of the 60 minute bezel adds awesome utility, this is a tool watch. A refined-looking tool watch, but a tool for sure. Me love mucho.

[@Claus-L.Mueller]

Hi Jody, There is definitely nothing wrong with Mido! Mido is a brand with some iconic models like the Commander and the Multifort. And you could get many models with a COSC certificate for around €1,000! Have a look at the Commander 1959 or Shade line with its fantastic retro vibes! I personally restarted my watch journey with an Commander II Automatic Chronometer. A local watch shop that used to be an Omega AD, now offers the more affordable brands of the Swatch Group. And Mido is one of that brands. And he is not the only one here in Germany. Not to speak of many online shops offering a broad variety of Mido watches. Best regards, Claus

[@davidrosenblum2178]

If you recall I proposed sending that exact watch to you to unbox and review. I'm glad you got your hands on one and gave it some proper scrutiny! I was curious to know how it did on the timegrapher though... Cheers mate!

[@cookiemonstahmetal]

Agree, here in Mexico, Mido is a huge name for itself, big retailers have bigger stands for Mido than Hamilton, Tissot and even Longines, even people that doesn’t collect watches at all knows the brand and identifies them in the street, hell, my wedding watch was a 18k yellow gold Mido Commander!

[@cookiemonstahmetal]

Rado it’s pretty big here too.

[@SalBC62]

I just got the Red Bull Cliff Diving Edition and all I can say for now is that it is gorgeous. You are right Mido is popular in Mexico (where I live) but is considered quite an affordable luxury brand just as Tissot. Hamilton is a little more expensive. By the way I paid a little more than $1000.00 USD for the watch.

[@jarvas2681]

Nice review of a seldom appreciated brand. I have the Mido Barencelli Heritage. It's a dress watch from a few years back. I know your not huge on dress watches but this one may be worth your time to take a look at. It's perhaps the best dress watch you can bye under a thousand. Great dimensions, classic and elegant design with a subtle but beautiful dial. Under 11mm thick as well I believe! Thanks Jody!

[@glockman9c]

I have had tons of watches including Rolex and Breitling and love my Mido Ocean on OEM rubber with deployment clasp.

[@hubertuswolfthaler]

Kinda cool that the movement has pretty much the same functionality as the Omega 8906 caliber, even though the wobbly GMT hand does not inspire confidence.

[@Tangylives]

Looked at this Mido recently. Loved the look, the movement the general quality. Then I went and bought a Yema Navygraph because it's a reasonable size.

[@Tangylives]

Update...I also bought the Mido. It wears similarly to my Seiko Samurai.

[@mattsmiley8156]

Beautiful watch for the price! GMT functionality and unique enough design. Great anti reflective treatment. This SHOULD be a winner. I can see this as a dressy watch, a diver, a real do it all. Excellent value for for just over 1k.

[@TheBoricuaPetChannel]

Hello everyone! Here in Puerto Rico they were very famous side by side w/ Rado watches. Every gentlemen here in the island had at least one in the late 70's! 🇵🇷 PD .. This new Mido looks much better w/ the bracelet instead of the canvas straps.

[@cleanderholmes7852]

I like Mido. In fact I have the very same Ocean Star you reviewed.