Mido Ocean Star 200CvsLongines LEGEND DIVER

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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 LEGEND DIVER at true scale

LEGEND DIVER

Diameter

42.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

12.3mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

highest

72h

MSRP

$1,360

lowest

$3,850

Movement

Caliber 80

L888.6

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Both sides
Dial Color
Green
White
Indices
n/a
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80
L888.6
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Complications
Date, Day
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,360
$3,850
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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 LEGEND DIVER

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER for its faithful retro design and excellent value, with many considering it a top vintage reissue. Reviewers highlight the 39mm model's perfect size, refined look, and comfortable beads-of-rice bracelet. The COSC-certified L888.6 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve, and the watch meets ISO 6425 dive standards. Some owners find the polished lugs and bracelet center links dressier than expected, and the original leather strap is noted as poor quality. A few users expressed disappointment with the watch's in-person presence compared to online images, citing a lack of dial depth. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines LEGEND DIVER highly for its vintage charm and excellent value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines LEGEND DIVER features a unique blend of vintage design and modern functionality, with 300 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal are notable strengths. The 7-link bracelet is also a notable feature, although its quality and comfort are not explicitly discussed.