Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date AutomaticvsMido Ocean Star 200C

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Measurements
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Neptunian Grande Réserve Date Automatic

Ocean Star 200C
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$1,990
$1,360
lowest
Movement
Caliber 808 (La Joux-Perret G100)
Caliber 80
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date Automatic for its robust build and refined design, with reviewers highlighting its 42mm case as versatile and wearable, aided by a 12.3mm thickness. The Caliber 808 automatic movement, based on the La Joux-Perret G100, provides a 68-hour power reserve and is noted for its accuracy, with one source reporting +/-12 seconds per day. Legibility is enhanced by Super-LumiNova X1. The watch is priced at EUR 1,890 and features a ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 42mm case size large, and one reviewer felt the emphasis on the 68-hour power reserve was slightly overstated compared to competitors. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Edox Neptunian Grande Réserve Date Automatic highly for its refined dive watch aesthetics and practical wearability at its price point.
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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