Mido Oceanstar Worldtimer: $1,700 If you’re looking for something a little more playful and your coffers can cover an extra splurge, the Mido Oceanstar Decompression Worldtimer gets our vote for its blend of funk and function. Based off of Mido’s Skin Diver from 1961, the Decompression Worldtimer uses the colourful dial from that model and sprinkles even more information onto it. The diving depths are indicated at 12 o’clock in metres/feet and represented by four circles: for dives between 25m and 29m; 30m and 34m; 35m and 39m; and for dives between 40m and 44m. On each of the four different coloured depth circles, the corresponding “clean time” (dive time not requir- ing decompression) and decompression times are indicated, so a diver can simply place the minute hand at 12 o’clock before a dive and read off the informa- tion on the table while diving. The length of decom- pression is indicated by the minute hand which cuts across the circle to be considered. And while every diver worth their fins will use a proper computer for that work nowadays, the nod to the old ways of doing things is appreciated. Adding to the info you have at a glance; the rotating
It may surprise some to read that the movement making all of this happen is almost the same as the one powering the Tissot PRX. Based on the same ETA calibre, this Mido Calibre 80 will provide 80 hours of power reserve, beating at 21,600 bph and employs the same Nivachron anti-magnetic balance spring. This version does, however, have the added GMT complication. Each Decompression Worldtimer ships with two straps. There is the stainless steel, Milanese Mesh (which looks fantastic) as well as Mido’s riff on a rub- ber Tropic style strap. Both are equipped with quick release pins to make swaps a quick and easy affair – rubber for the beach, mesh for the meeting room.
bezel features the names of 24 cities from around the world. Coupled
with the Red Arrow “third hand”, this delivers true a GMT
/ Worldtimer complication to the Ocean Star, making it a perfect companion for summer vaca- tioning abroad.
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