Edox Grand Ocean 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.

Edox Grand Ocean Automatic at true scale

Grand Ocean Automatic

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

Ocean Star 200C

Diameter

40mm

42.5mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$1,740

$1,360

lowest

Movement

Caliber 80 (SW 200)

Caliber 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
Caliber 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Complications
None
Date, Day

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,740
$1,360
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Reviews

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Edox Grand Ocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic for its impressive finishing and quality at its price point, with some noting it wears smaller than its 40mm case dimensions suggest. A reviewer found the watch charming and comfortable, though they flagged unnecessary dial labeling and less robust lume compared to dedicated sport watches. One owner noted difficulties finding aftermarket strap options for the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic. On balance, owners and reviewers generally regard the Edox Grand Ocean Automatic positively for its build quality and comfortable wearability.

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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