A New Class-Leading Swiss 'True' GMT For A Hard To Beat Price

A New Class-Leading Swiss 'True' GMT For A Hard To Beat Price - 40.5mm MIDO Ocean Star GMT

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In this video, we take a closer look at the new MIDO Ocean Star GMT ‘Sharktooth’ special edition. A new Swiss-made mechanical ‘true’ GMT with a very wearable 40.5mm case diameter, the new Ocean Star GMT offers a technically solid diver GMT with an attractive overall design language. Paired on either the included bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment or NATO strap, this new traveler's watch wears incredibly well on a wide variety of wrists bringing the sought-after complication to the masses. What do you think of this new GMT watch?
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:57 MIDO History
3:20 Case
4:40 Wearability
5:45 Bezel & Dial
6:58 Movement
9:27 Final Thoughts

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@andreraffla5555 Ай бұрын

My issue with the latest trends in GMT is most of them coming out as diver gmts. i feel like im speaking for most people but correct me if im wrong, most people are traveling for family visits, business, and pleasure. Within these categories, a diver gmt doesnt work for business for obvious reasons and most people wouldnt be diving when visiting family, and would be spending most of their pleasure trips sightseeing. This is to say that most people (mostly speaking about myself), would prefer a more classical / casual looking watch or maybe even something that can be dressed up.

@bananowyjestemsobie Ай бұрын

Nah, it's just you. A dive-style case has always been the obvious choice for GMTs for practical reasons - all you need to do is change the markings on the bezel from 60 min. to 24h. It's not a "latest trend". Ever seen a GMT Master? Even if you do change the style, a GMT will never be dressy because it always needs a bezel that will make it look sportier, plus GMT movements are on the thicker side. As for when a dive watch is "appropriate", let's start with the obvious fact that no one has been using them as a primary dive timing device in the last 30-40 years. We have dive computers and bottom timers for that. We wear dive watches because we like the style and because they're practical (useful elapsed time function, water resistance, durability). I don't know why you're saying they're not a good holiday watch when they're really prerfect for that. Just because you only do sightseeing, doesn't mean other people don't get in the ocean on holiday (like, literally THE most popular holiday activity). Visitng family? Casual enough for a sports watch. Business travel? I and most people have no issues wearing a diver or sports watch in general in a business setting - anything less than full black tie event is fair game.

@andreraffla5555 Ай бұрын

@@bananowyjestemsobie that's interesting. I might have over estimated the number of people agreeing with me. Some people do (I'm assuming the 4 people that liked my original comment agree), but I'm glad to learn there are others that this watch type caters to. As for vacation destination, I really do disagree and I'm not talking about my own experience only. A quick Google search to the most popular vacation destinations, and they are almost all in Europe famous for sightseeing. Places like Britain, Italy and turkey aren't exactly known for their beaches. And even places that are known for their beaches tend to have vacationers spending most of their time sight seeing still. You also kind of contradicted yourself saying that most people don't mind wearing a dive watch in a professional setting but a GMT is too thick to be worn as a dive watch 😂. I'll argue if you think most people don't mind wearing a dive watch, even more don't think twice about thickness. As for the style of dive watches, you're 100% correct in saying I don't like it. I have a personal bias against it and I'm more than happy to admit it. I prefer gmts like the Seiko sharp edge, Longines Zulu time, a lot of the Grand Seiko gmts, and even something like the new parmigiani tonda GMT over the black Bay gmts, GMT masters and the watch shown in this video.

@DavidQuinalty 29 күн бұрын

@@andreraffla5555 Fully agree. I'd love to see more non-diver GMTs too. More versatile for real life while also avoiding the "look at me I'm a tool" vibe of so many diver-style watches with loud bezels.

@valliroberto7228 28 күн бұрын

Well the Longines Spirit Zulu Time is a great option then!

@efraincardenas4624 27 күн бұрын

I recently found that seiko has a presage GMT for around $500ish. Definitely less diver and more formal, you should look them up the faces are gorgeous.

@late_blue Ай бұрын

I think the thing we all want is their Ocean Star GMT’s with a smaller case size… the Tributes and the Shark Teeth just don’t quite scratch that itch.

@johnmmxii Ай бұрын

Said this before, say it again: the watch you (and all reasonable people) want would have competed against Longines' gmt, and less than half the price. Mido's larger gmt came first to test the waters, so to speak. Then Swatch favored Longines at the expense of Mido for a smaller (and pricier) watch (spirit zulu time).

@michaelr.landon1727 Ай бұрын

Now that's a handsome watch. Unique style, but still very classic looking.

@TheKriptikGamer Ай бұрын

Love Mido and love my Ocean Star Tribute. Absolutely underrated.

@uncles2000 Ай бұрын

I think its a great value, for those who want a travelers GMT and cannot afford to move up to Longines, Tudor or Grand Seiko

@TheProtonSpinner Ай бұрын

Not a fan of GMTs, but I really like my Commander from MIDO. Excellent video Teddy.

@blainekelley816 Ай бұрын

I like it and applaud MIDO’s design and continued efforts in bringing us good-looking, functional and affordable products.

@TristanSchneck Ай бұрын

Yasssssss, been waiting for a hands on review of this one since the announcement!

@Time4aWatch Ай бұрын

Love the case size, love the color way, like the bracelet. Glad to see it doesn't have the plastic escapement. I would definitely like to see one in the metal.

@ch_boki Ай бұрын

I collect watches only with ETA and SW movements, since I can service them myself. And this seems to be my next watch! Amazing!

@giuliocaprini-be2pj Ай бұрын

Getting older but vintages are magic...

@geraldconnolly2140 Ай бұрын

Love Mido! Got the Ocean Star blue and rose gold.

@user-wy8me5xl2n Ай бұрын

Thanks Teddy for your channel and making aware of two brands Certina and Mido that seem to fly under the radar when it comes to Swiss watches.

@waterfordrs22 Ай бұрын

Mido is on a roll. I’m not a fan of building a collection of a bunch of watches in this price range. As a whole, I’m a proponent of maintaining a small collection. That said, there’s a jeweler near me carrying Mido, they have upped their game, they offer some nice watches. This is a good edition, it’ll sell well.

@innoccente1 Ай бұрын

I have an ocean star and got say it is amazing value for money.

@Zion-18 Ай бұрын

Still one of the most underrated watch brands. My titanium Ocean Star runs within 1 s/d. The bracelet is also one of the most comfortable I own, even over much more expensive options.

@NateBee Ай бұрын

This might be one of the best looking watches I’ve ever seen.

@erikc3057 Ай бұрын

The Ocean Star "Sharktooth" is nice, but I think the Ocean Star GMT Black ( Ref: M0266291105101) is the best dial color option. Right now, my favorite GMT watch that I want to get (other than the Rolex Pepsi) is the Longines Spirit Zulu (in black with blue gmt hand). That's my "almost grail" watch right now, but that MIDO would be a good every day that would get alot of use. Thanks Teddy!

@user-hj5lw6jp9j Ай бұрын

Good job teddy.💯👍

@DanielSousa0219 Ай бұрын

I love Mido. I’m so happy to see it appear on KZfaq more often. I’m living in Japan and unfortunately is not as popular as other big brands like Rolex, Omega, Seiko, Citizen ,etc…

@petewilson2314 Ай бұрын

Love that adjustable band, wish every maker had those

@LeadershipAdventure Ай бұрын

Teddy as a reference point, my Multifort TV Big Date runs at +1 per day. I will definitely consider the brand again, including this piece which looks really well done.

@daviddobbs295 Ай бұрын

the Mido showcased in the video is nice. I have a vintage Tradition automatic with same style bracelet. Been looking and waiting to get a hold of a Trasaka Venturer GMT with on the fly no tool bracelet adjustment. Great review as always Teddy.

@OmegaR4y Ай бұрын

Great review, but not a fan of the watch. Especially the dial is way too small. The inner 24 hour ring is unnecessary in my opinion, which makes the dial smaller and feels unbalanced

@SlCKB0Y-sb1kg Ай бұрын

As mentioned in the video, the inner ring allows you to track 3 time zones. It has a purpose.

@OmegaR4y Ай бұрын

@@SlCKB0Y-sb1kg Well, I prefer a more simple design

@thewindrises Ай бұрын

I felt the same way, the dial is too small.

@miliart7695 Ай бұрын

The limited edition Mido Ocean Star GMT for Hodinkee is easily my favorite watch. I am so glad to see a "regular" version of this watch finally on the market. I wonder what took so long. (I suppose the Decompression WT is an answer, but that is certainly its own thing.)

@gunnystew7404 Ай бұрын

I love the ocean star. The best quality for the money period. I have a cosc commander II. I also have an Ocean Star. The camera takes great pics but, still doesn’t do it justice. My favorite Mido I have is the TV big date. The blue dial pairs nicely with my MC blues. Although the commander II gets me the most compliments. This brand hits way above its weight class. I’d say the feel is above my date just. 😮

@Ron_De_Vous Ай бұрын

No you don’t

@afoot4silver800 Ай бұрын

Great content, keep it up.

@bargaincollector2783 Ай бұрын

Beautiful watch!

@_e5598 Ай бұрын

I have an ocean star on this bracelet and I LOVE it

@WatchandSon 28 күн бұрын

Interesting thanks for sharing

@glockman9c Ай бұрын

Love all my Midos. Wish my GMTs were thinner though.

@RisingPhoenix1 Ай бұрын

Seems to be a variation of the Mido x Hodinkee Ocean Star gmt. Even the fabric strap is the same.

@kungula 29 күн бұрын

This is a great piece !

@bobbressi5414 Ай бұрын

I prefer a subdial GMT function as opposed to s fourth hand. That said, it is a nice looking piece.

@annakang9445 13 күн бұрын

I was recently gifted this watch and it has rounded out my humble watch collection. The 40.5mm case looks great on my small wrist, and the mesh band is not a masculine as the mental bracelets with larger links.

@jamessmith6402 Ай бұрын

Great looking watch 👍

@The_AOP Ай бұрын

Very close to buying this watch as it seems to tick all the boxes

@pistacheganache Ай бұрын

Mido is kinda adictive

@OneWay2.38 Ай бұрын

I love my Multifort. Mido is underrated and exceptional!

@chillerhr3804 Ай бұрын

8:37 omg this one is so beautiful 😍❤️💯⌚️

@spreston282 20 күн бұрын

these Gmt's are awesome!

@aniruddhatiwari7959 Ай бұрын

Love from India❤❤❤

@TeddyBaldassarre Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wroozee Ай бұрын

Very nice!

@jameswilkes3186 Ай бұрын

The actual dial looks small in comparison to the case.

@bobcooper9816 Ай бұрын

Man, that is a really nice sweater.

@Uncle_Dave_Dave Ай бұрын

great looking time piece, not pretentious, price point seems a little high

@sukmawatisukmawati4037 Ай бұрын

Moreover Mido’ accuracy is extremely well and build also in term of price tag

@charlieh1564 Ай бұрын

Can you do a review or mention of Out of Order watches in Italy? Very curious about the brand and would like to hear your opinion.

@syktgrei 28 күн бұрын

Considering its true GMT, looks and size, this seems to be in its own league

@jaroslavklos6189 Ай бұрын

Nice San Martin SN0116 homage.

@Osheeen Ай бұрын

Hahah I have an SN0116 and couldn't help but notice how similar they are

@jeffnesbitt1168 Ай бұрын

Handsome watch!

@Skurtle Ай бұрын

Is this the same movement as in the new Certina DS Action gmt?

@ichibansantos10 Ай бұрын

I've been looking at the Multifort Patrimony Powerwind as an every day. It's not part of the chronometer line but hoping it was still as accurate

@alexspink4325 Ай бұрын

I think I prefer the look of the hodinkee LE but I’m glad something like this is hitting regular production

@eggs-benny Ай бұрын

hey teddy!!

@user-hj5lw6jp9j Ай бұрын

I like Mido big date.💯👍

@unaibb Ай бұрын

I would remove the inner 24h ring, this is the change would make it a best-seller, a clean Ocean Star look with Aquaterra shade in a very wearable size below 41mm. And of course, more colours, like grey, white or emerald green

@cortezdefense Ай бұрын

looks nice.

@richardbixler Ай бұрын

@1:58 I picture a board room with an up and coming product designer, remote in hand, ready to unveil his power point presentation. He exuberantly projects towards his corporate mentors, “You’ve seen Nautilus rip offs and you’ve seen Submersible rip offs… But you’ve never seen a single watch that simultaneously rips off both!” With that click of a button, his promotion is secured.

@Hi_Scoops 29 күн бұрын

Mido is always undervalued in North America and I don't understand. I got an Ocean Star 600 a few months ago and it just checks, not just mine, but everyone's boxes for those looking for a diver.

@rossdev 8 күн бұрын

Not a bad looking watch, and nice to see lots of choice in this segment between Tissot, Certina and now Mido. I wonder what the dimensions of the actual dial are on this watch, it looks very small? Lots of tough competition from microbrands too, the Wise Adamascus GMT is well worth a look for about $500 less.

@craigparise8619 24 күн бұрын

Hi Teddy, I was curious if you recommend any online preowned retailers? Thank you

@17arando Ай бұрын

This might be the final watch for me tbh. Just hits the exact things I've been looking for perfectly

@Ron_De_Vous Ай бұрын

I don’t think so

@Novaks_ Ай бұрын

Looks very cohesive

@normannomate3842 Ай бұрын

I do wish that you have an outlet in the UK.

@Ron_De_Vous Ай бұрын

Doubt it

@jonpearsdp 28 күн бұрын

Teddy, love the channel. One GMT I’ve not seen a tenured reviewer tackle, is the Hamilton Broadway GMT. New H-14 movement, 80hr power reserve, world time bezel, seemingly one of the most fully featured GMT for the price? In your busy release schedule, I’d love to see hear your thoughts on it.

@daveho852 Ай бұрын

very beautiful ❤

@blckadder27 Ай бұрын

I've been waiting for the Traska Venturer (green dial) to come back in stock, so other than the dial color this could be the one. Are these comparable in build?

@user-tx4wj7qk4t 19 күн бұрын

The bracelet is the best I've ever seen including even luxury brands. The watch itself feels extremely premium.

@Cody___ Ай бұрын

Hey Teddy! Can you do a brand review/guide for Traska, Sinn, or Damasko? I'd love to see more content about them, especially Traska being that they're the King of scratch resistance.

@travr6 Ай бұрын

Looking for a GMT with a day date and 200m screw crown at the moment

@MrTheErj Ай бұрын

Bought a OCEAN STAR TRIBUTE a year ago. The bezel broke now rotates both ways.

@jasonkeller5732 Ай бұрын

Teddy, Can you comment on Ebel and the 1911 Discovery day date in the preowned market? Or the Ebel BTR?

@AbdulBasit-in7hh Ай бұрын

What is up with the guys nails when showcasing the bracelet?!

@_ZacharyMiller Ай бұрын

You should check out the new Yema Superman Bronze. It has a French in-house movement with a bronze case for $1800. Seems like a great value but I'd love to see your take on it.

@R8Prototype Ай бұрын

6:52 wasn't too complimentary to the finishing of the underside of the seconds hand

@waffle911 Ай бұрын

I prefer last year's Hodinkee limited edition 40mm GMT.

@icyhot9783 Ай бұрын

I’m reading conflicting specs on this movement. Some say it’s the “modern escapement” version (plastic/composite) which can’t be regulated or serviced and other sites say it’s the traditional escapement. Hope it’s the ladder. Seems a lot to spend otherwise.

@shoesters6298 Ай бұрын

Love it

@tngchinghwa Ай бұрын

i dont like how small that dial looks because of that sliver ring

@TheRealAlPhil Ай бұрын

I had the hodinkee version for a few months last year. I kinda liked it, but the hands and dial were way too small. Ended up selling it. Looks like this one is the same in that regard.

@williamlee7959 29 күн бұрын

All measurements indicate a watch that maybe friendly to smaller wrists, but that dial to bezel ratio seems a little off.

@philipwillingham5950 Ай бұрын

Sharktooth.....*from a distance off: Omega Seamaster 300 screaming!*

@nikkolomakaveli8295 Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say class leading but it’s an interesting well made watch.

@rdee8652 Ай бұрын

The great thing is: They put Mid right into the band name.

@thomassebastiana7635 Ай бұрын

Can you make a "Jumping Hour" watch collection video, affordable to luxury?

@daleyfamily2179 Ай бұрын

Great video. Just a small critique. The person's hand who demo' d the bracelet. Bruh. Those finger nails look like he has been chewing on them awhile kind of gross when you are modeling a watch. Maybe picky just saying. It really draws the eye from the watch to those gnarled finger nails.

@TeddyBaldassarre Ай бұрын

Thank you for this feedback. We will work on this.

@dwapo Ай бұрын

Shrek did a review. Swamp or not, gotta tell the time when villagers with pitchforks arrive.

@daleyfamily2179 Ай бұрын

@@dwapo Bruh lol, I wasn't trying to be that harsh.

@thewindrises Ай бұрын

Ted, do you think Mido would release different colors of this watch in the future?

@johnnyguitar6697 Ай бұрын

This isn't half bad.

@ydcjydcj1724 Ай бұрын

I knew someone who works at home full time, and wears a GMT

@eitamarbs Ай бұрын

Why are there no 37-38 mm GMTs from known brands ?

@TeddyBaldassarre Ай бұрын

Most of the limitations will come from the caliber diameter.

@EmmetFardy Ай бұрын

Christopher Ward has both a 38mm and 39mm GMT option

@cesar314 Ай бұрын

@@EmmetFardyTrue, so does Maen, though with a unidirectional bezel and a caller GMT.

@XethWaxman Ай бұрын

"Duneworm" would be more apropos than "Shark Tooth".

@user-jk4oz2eo9w Ай бұрын

My dady bought one #nkuwan and he loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when he went out with it.

@vedranbozicevic1111 Ай бұрын

It only lacks traditional Mido naming on the dial.

@benwindbag Ай бұрын

The watch has a vintage look.

@mohamedmumin1515 Ай бұрын

Mido😊

@winduncan9818 Ай бұрын

IMO the Hodinkee one looks a lot better.

@Tangylives Ай бұрын

The dial just looks...off. I think it's the ring with the 24h numbers that just makes the dial look too small.

@micaljimenez7381 Ай бұрын

Mido made a great job,better and better,for exemple i worn years ago the comander 1959 and it was great but the new model change all the default of the old model,with the new you have saphir cristal and no plexiglas,a cosc certified mouvment and 42mm,so i think they are is the right way....

@gtd772 Ай бұрын

I own both, and the 39mm Longines Spirit Zulu is better in every way.

@Ron_De_Vous Ай бұрын

No you probably don’t

@andal7404 Ай бұрын

The index at 12 needs a dental cap.

@bencze465 Ай бұрын

The watch is fairly small already, and the huge bezel/inner bezel/chapter ring or what is that? makes the dial look disproportionally tiny. I recently got the seiko 5 and I was surprised how small and unreadable it is to my old eyes, this is maybe 1mm larger but the dial is probably even smaller than that. Fair try neverthless.

@MrLimaify Ай бұрын

Yes, it looks very small. That's the first thing I noticed