Photo by Minzoblate (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons · stand-in: Mido Ocean Star V Cal. 80 blue dial (M026.430.36.041.00), same Ocean Star dive-watch family as catalog ref Ocean Star 200C (M026.430.17.101.00); slightly different case generation, same blue-dial Ocean Star sport DNA.

Ocean Star

Mido’s dive-watch line, first appeared in 1944 and revived 2002 as the brand’s 200m dive reference. The Ocean Star 200C (ceramic bezel, Caliber 80) is the contemporary family flagship, sitting in the entry-Swiss-diver price band alongside the Tissot Seastar and Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba.

Year introduced: 19441 reference

References in this family

Mido Ocean Star 200C · M042.430.11.041.00
enthusiastmodernMido Caliber 80 Si -- ETA C07.621 base with silicon hairspring, 21,600bph, 80h PR, 21j; improved anti-magnetic and anti-shock vs standard Caliber 8040.5mm2020–presenteditorial
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Which ref to buy

The Ocean Star 200C is Mido's diver: 200m rating, silicon balance spring (Nivachron), unidirectional bezel. Competitively specified for the entry diver segment.

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Mido Ocean Star 200C · M042.430.11.041.00Consider
Ocean Star 200C -- silicon spring, 200m, well-specified entry diver.
The case for it:
Nivachron silicon spring at this price point adds genuine anti-magnetic and anti-shock properties. The Ocean Star 200C is more technically specified than most divers at the Seiko/Citizen entry price.
Consider instead if:
The Ocean Star sits between the Seiko Prospex (better value below) and the Tissot Seastar (ceramic bezel above). It occupies a difficult middle position.
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Rankings last reviewed 2026-06-07. Editorial perspective only. Not financial advice.

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