Mido Ocean Star 200CvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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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.

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

Ocean Star 200C

Orient AA08 Diver Watch at true scale

AA08 Diver Watch

Diameter

42.5mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,360

$390

lowest

Movement

Caliber 80

Orient F6922

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, Day
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,360
$390
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Reviews

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA08 Diver Watch for its excellent value, sapphire crystal, and day/date complications. The watch is considered well-built with good wrist presence, suitable as a weekend or vacation watch. One owner notes the styling might be too flashy for everyday wear on a steel bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Orient AA08 Diver Watch highly for its value and aesthetic appeal.

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