Mido Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Ocean Star At Word Finals, Red Bull Cliff Diving

Recently, at the  World Finals of the Red Bull Cliff Diving series in Bilbao, Spain, Mido unveiled its newest  vintage-inspired Ocean Star Tribute collection  to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the brand’s superior water-resistant, high-performanc watch.  Mido, the Official Performance Partner of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, selected the event for the unveiling, as it is was the perfect backdrop for excitement, precision and performance. The incredible cliff diving competition witnessed the finest divers as they leaped from the  27-meter-high (90 feet) diving platform.

The first Mido Ocean Star watch was launched in 1944, but the new   Ocean Star watches recall the diver’s pieces unveiled in the 1960’s. There are two versions — one each with a Mediterranean blue dial and a black dial.  the 40.5mm cases are crafted in stem and the dials are protected by a box sapphire crystal. Naturally, the watches are equipped with a rotating bezel. Powered by the Caliber 80 automatic movement, the watches feature 80 hours of power reserve.

Impressions of the Mido Ocean Star Watches

Each watch features a multi-link steel bracelet making a strong statement of performance. They are further equipped with a unidirectional rotation bezel with aluminum ring  — perfect for diving. The  Super-LumiNova(R) accents on the bezel, hour makers and hands make for easy readability under water. Additionally, the striking tan-hued markers — juxtaposed with the orange seconds hand — offer a real vintage feel. There is also a day and date indication at 3:00 recalling the 1960’s aesthetic. The case back is decorated with a polished starfish in relief, the historical symbol of Ocean Star. Each watch is water resistant to 200 meters — ensuring it can go the distance. For those who prefer a strap, a technical fabric strap is also an option.

The watches look good, feel good, and are designed to work like a charm under the harshest of conditions. What makes these timepieces even more appealing is their affordable price point: $1,150.

TECHNICAL Specs on the Mido Ocean Star Watches

Movement      Automatic Mido Calibre 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels,

21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo. Functions: HMSD + day. Adjusted on 3 different positions for high accuracy. Up to 80 hours of power reserve.

 

Case              M026.830.11.041.00: polished 316L stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with blue aluminium ring, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, Ø40.5 mm, 2 pieces, box sapphire crystal, screwed crown and case back with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft).

M026.830.11.051.00: polished 316L stainless steel, unidirectional rotating bezel with black aluminium ring, yellow Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, Ø40.5 mm, 2 pieces, box sapphire crystal, screwed crown and case back with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bars (200 m/660 ft).

 

Bracelet          Polished 316L stainless steel, folding clasp with diving extension.

M026.830.11.041.00: additional strap in blue technical fabric with white stitching

M026.830.11.051.00: additional strap in black fabric-look leather with orange stitching

 

Dial                M026.830.11.041.00: blue, with white Super-LumiNova® on the indexes, day and date at 3 o’clock.

M026.830.11.051.00: black, with yellow Super-LumiNova® on the indexes, day and date at 3 o’clock.

 

Hands            M026.830.11.041.00:flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®, orange-varnished seconds hand with white Super-LumiNova®.

M026.830.11.051.00: flat diamond-cut hour and minute hands with yellow Super-LumiNova®, orange-varnished seconds hand with yellow Super-LumiNova®.