The Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 faithfully recalls the vintage charms of the Ocean Star Skin Diver Watch, a popular 1960s Mido model that remains to this date, one of the brand’s most sought-after OG wristwatches.
To the casual observer, there might be a question or two with regard to the quirky board game / dartboard-like dial configuration.
This is of course is none of the above, rather a vital diving tool manifested in a multicolored display of decompression stops.
Mido say of the watch, that it makes use of the best of current tech to revive the codes of the 60s, namely a rotational bezel with countdown timer and a colored table beneath a ‘glassbox’-style Sapphire crystal.
Its case is in Stainless steel with a diameter: 40.5mm, a height: 13.43mm and a lug-width of 21mm. Water-resistance is 200 meters.
The watch is powered by a Mido Caliber 80 (base ETA C07.621), which offers a power-reserve of up to 80 hours and a date at 3 o’clock.
The watch comes on a Stainless steel Milanese shark-mesh bracelet along with two additional interchangeable black leather straps with multi-colored stitched elements.
The new Ocean Star Decompression Time 1961 LE Ref. M026.807.11.051.00 has a Swiss MSRP of 1’130CHF (incl. VAT).
Thoughts? This quite an unexpected release from what is quiet a conservative and sober brand. I like it; however they should have put a bit of lume on the seconds hand. What do you think?
I ll have 2 pease 😊
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