Duxot Atlantica Diver AutomaticvsMido Ocean Star 200C

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic at true scale

Atlantica Diver Automatic

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

Ocean Star 200C

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$280

lowest

$1,360

Movement

Seiko NH35

Caliber 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Caliber 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Date, Day

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,360
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic as a beautiful and happy purchase, with many finding it a useful daily wearer. Reviewers and owners consistently note well-aligned bezel markings and adequate lume, along with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. However, the bezel is described as stiff to rotate, and the stamped bracelet with pin links is frequently flagged as jangly, flimsy, and uncomfortable. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 12 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic highly for its value and aesthetic appeal, despite noted comfort issues with the bracelet.

Mido Ocean Star 200C

Owners widely praise the Mido Ocean Star 200C for its excellent build quality and value, with many highlighting the matte black dial, ceramic bezel, and applied indices as attractive design elements. The watch is noted for its light titanium construction and great lume, offering good legibility and wearability, with some owners appreciating its low thickness. Accuracy is exceptional, with one owner reporting 0 to +1 second per day. However, some find the 42.5mm case size acceptable but would prefer a slightly smaller diameter, and one owner noted significant wear on the case and bezel after 3.5 months. The crown is described as slightly small, and the bezel tension as potentially a touch light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mido Ocean Star 200C highly for its impressive build quality and accuracy at its price point.

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