The clasp and bracelet combo are perfect for this watch, and in my opinion vintage watches would have killed for this bracelet. Subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and limited regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

It also offers a power reserve of up to 80 hours, which makes the automatic movement essential for modern watches.At present, the brand draws its inspiration from the world’s most famous architectural masterpieces.

It is also available as a chronometer that has been officially certified by the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) for its superior accuracy. By no means is it the only Ocean Star worth having, but watch collectors seeking good value from major brands should take a hard look. Still like the watch as said, for 600 pounds, I don't think there is another swiss made 80 hours power reserve, day date titanium diver exists on the market. Given that we all travel for a wide variety of reasons, the Ocean Star GMT Limited Edition For Hodinkee includes a wide variety of straps, including a steel mesh bracelet a brown vintage-style leather strap, and an easy-wearing, two-piece nylon strap. With the Mido Ocean Star GMT Limited Edition For Hodinkee, the classic Mido mix of elegance and sporty styling is met with versatile proportions and a movement designed to jump from one time zone to the next.

Before diving headfirst into the world of watches, he spent his days as a product and graphic designer. It’s modern and not trendy —in a good way —but it also has some vintage elements to the bezel which adds some style. The proportions look good with the case, though I did find the crown a bit slippery and difficult to screw back in, as it was a touch tricky to engage the threads. The glass frame is made of sapphire crystal and comes with a double-sided anti-reflection treatment.

It isn’t just the tight tolerances and good surfacing on the titanium, but also the contrast finishing that features a lot of polished and not just brushed surfaces on both the watch case and bracelet. It’s not an homage to any particular Mido, and for the most part it’s probably more of a “Dive Watch Greatest Hits.The ocean’s depths prove no obstacle as titanium is particularly resistant to seawater and does not corrode, allowing MIDO’s creations to withstand the toughest conditions. We rarely review gold watches or watches with gold elements, and variety is the spice of life, so they say. There are likely watches with similar specs for less, though I doubt they’d compete on finish quality.

They claim to be one of the first watches on the market with an automatic movement and an anti-magnetic case with the Mulitfort in the 1930’s. Rubber’s inimitable aesthetics are enhanced by its many technical assets, which include high resistance and antiallergenic properties. The case and bracelet have some finishing that surprised me, and those hints of gold elevate the aesthetic.I fly often - so having a reliable watch with clear markings and dual time zone capability is critical for me. Along the outer edge of the lugs, the bottom edge of the mid-case and the tops and bottoms of the crown guards are polished bevels. They also launched the Multifort watches a few years later, which happened to define the next milestone for the company. Similarly, The Mido Ocean Star Tribute was recently released to celebrate the Ocean Star’s 75th birthday; and it went by with very little fanfare. As most of you have read in the past, I usually treat myself to something nice at the end of each year.