MIDO Ocean Star Chronograph DLC

Mido has released a trio of new Ocean Star diver’s watches this summer; one of which is this, the new Ocean Star Chronograph which joins the new Ocean Star GMT and Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition.

The Swiss brand present the Ocean Star as a chronograph version, the first and only diving-chronograph to join the existing family.



The chronograph function is there to calculate things such as yacht-racing using a nautical tachymeter scale in miles.

The case is in Stainless steel with a black DLC coating and ceramic bezel, a Sapphire crystal with double sided anti-reflection treatment and screwed crown and chrono-pushers.



The case has a diameter: 44mm, a height of 15.6mm, a lug-width of 22mm. with Water-resistance is 200 meters.

The Ocean Star Chronograph is powered by a Mido automatic Caliber 60 (base ETA A05.H31) with chronograph and date functions and a power reserve of up to 60 hours.



The watch comes on a black rubber strap along with an additional, interchangeable black fabric strap.

The new Ocean Star Chronograph Ref. M026.627.37.051.00 has a Swiss MSRP of 2’290CHF (incl. VAT).

Thoughts? Would prefer to see this is in brushed steel. What do you think?