Mido Ocean Star Titanium Bracelet - M0264304406100

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Mido was known for being progressive and ahead of its time. As a result, it was natural that Mido Robot was chosen as the brand ambassador. Mido kept setting different benchmarks for their watches, and the technology incorporated in them. In 1954, they launched the power wind winding system, which improved the power reserve for Mido watches. At the same time, this technology also improved the reliability of these timepieces by reducing the use of components. Impressive Models from Mido The Mido uses rectangular indices all round, apart from double squares at 12 and 6, and a single square to accommodate the date at 3. Even the 12-marker on the bezel is a square, albeit with a round lume pip within. The hands are folded, with a brushed centre section and polished edges. The H and M hands have rectangular lume sections on the outer ends, and empty windows on the pinion end. Both the GMT and the seconds hand have blue arrow heads. The Traveller GMT is often seen as being a more functional and exclusive complication. Some people even refer to it as a “true” GMT movement, but I think it is unhelpful as it adds a layer of unwarranted snobbery to the argument. It is also true that some of the Seiko watches that have this setting method use the Kinetic family of movements and are very modest, so the snobbery is unjustified.

The latter? Everyone else. Well, everyone apart from a few Omegas, and their recent innovation, a non-GMT complication in the calibre 8500 movement family, which offers timezone-setting (1-hr increments) on 3-handed watches. This was a diver’s edition watch, which was designed to explore the depths of deep seas. They offered water resistance up to 90 bars with this watch. The bezel of this watch also contains the Super Luminova technology. This Ocean Star’s model contains a helium valve with a COSC certified chronometer movement. The watch was specially designed for water resistance and extreme conditions, both of which are needed by divers. The Chronometer COSC Movement

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Why is this important? Simply put, the list of companies offering traveller GMT watches is very small, and the list of those offering Office GMT watches is very long. Ocean Star Powerwind . Produced in the 1960s, this 35-mm stainless steel watch features the Ocean Star's characteristic single-shell case. This means that the dial has to be removed to service the automatic caliber 1117P1 below. And everyone else usually offers the office GMT from using the exact same movement, the ETA 2893-2.

These elevate what could otherwise look a little utilitarian into something smarter and even perhaps dressier. It was with some interest that I read that the Swatch group were developing the Powermatic 80 movements to have a traveller GMT feature, and I was very pleased to see that the Mido Ocean Star GMT, which is one of the first, was so attractive. You may not transfer or assign any rights or obligations you have under these Terms without our prior written consent. We have the right to transfer or assign these terms or any right or obligation under these Terms at any time without your consent, provided that such transfer does not alter your rights and obligations under these Terms to your detriment.The chamfers on the case corners, the castellated edge of the bezel, the crown, the surface of the ceramic bezel insert, the facets of the hands and indices. In Spanish, mido means "I measure." In 1918, company founder Georges Schaeren selected this name for his new business because he felt it reflected a desire for technical innovation and precise design. Mido's early years coincided with the advent of the automobile industry. It was, therefore, natural that the manufacturer specialized in wristwatches inspired by radiator grills used by early automakers. I should say that Mido are not active in the UK market. They have no dealer network or even an agent over here. Nor will they sell direct to customers. I did ask Mido directly, but they refused. The lume quality seems good too, with a strong glow as you transition from light into dark, and long-lasting readability. It is easy to differentiate the hands in the dark, as well as orientate the dial. After every few years, Mido launched new watches, redefining the making of these timepieces, and crafting them in sync with the décor of the era. They marked the 30th anniversary of the Baroncelli watches with a new edition that reinstated the soul of the existing model. It was inspired by modern aesthetics and was a delightful interpretation of the 30-year-old model. Mido also released the Belluna watches to mark the 90th anniversary of the brand. It comes with impressive aesthetics and state-of-the-art technology. The latter models are all inspired by famous monuments of the present world. For instance, the 2008 Great Wall edition was inspired by the Great Wall of China. The Ocean Star Edition