La Touraine SeafarervsMido Ocean Star 200C
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Measurements
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Seafarer
Ocean Star 200C
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
11.4mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$550
lowest
$1,360
Movement
Miyota 9015
Caliber 80
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The slim profile is a key strength, enabled by the Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers noted the excellent bezel action. Water resistance, while good at 20 ATM, was considered less than typical for dive watches.
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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