Eighty hours for about a grand
By Tom Hargreaves, Falmouth, Cornwall ยท
Mido don't get talked about much, which is a shame, because the Ocean Star 200C is one of the better deals in this whole category. The Caliber 80 Si has a silicon hairspring and 80 hours of reserve. 42.5 mm, 12.6 mm thick, 200 m, blue dial, ceramic bezel insert (the C in the name), steel bracelet, $1,090 to $1,250.
The bracelet's clasp is the cheap bit. And the 200C is a touch polished for a tool. But I'd much rather have this than a fashion brand diver at twice the price, and I'd not feel bad scratching it.