Mido Ocean Star 200CvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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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

Longines HYDROCONQUEST at true scale

HYDROCONQUEST

Diameter

42.5mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

53.5mm

Thickness

12.3mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

highest

72h

MSRP

$1,360

lowest

$2,000

Movement

Caliber 80

Longines L888

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
43mm
Thickness
12.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
53.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80
Longines L888
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Complications
Date, Day
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,360
$2,000
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Reviews

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

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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST for its attractive sunburst dials and near COSC accuracy, with one owner noting a movement losing only about 2 seconds per day. However, opinions are divided on the bracelet, with some finding it comfortable and featuring a useful slide-lock extension, while others criticize it for lacking micro-adjustments, having pinch-prone links, sharp lugs, and an uncomfortable feel. The screw-down crown operation is also a point of contention, described by some as inconvenient or difficult. On balance, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST highly for its striking dial and value, despite mixed views on its bracelet and crown usability.

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