Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition: celebrating the 80th anniversary of the collection

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To celebrate the 80th anniversary of its Ocean Star collection, Swiss brand Mido has released the Ocean Star GMT Special Edition. This captivating sports watch integrates a practical GMT function with vintage-inspired details, evoking the timeless charm of classic timepieces.

Mido Ocean Star GMT Special Edition M026.829.18.041.00

The Ocean Star GMT Special Edition comes in an ideally-sized 40.5 mm stainless steel case alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces. It is equipped with a screw-down and a bidirectional rotating bezel with navy blue aluminium ring and silver-coloured markings and a white Super-LumiNova dot at 12 o'clock.

Protected by a domed sapphire crystal (also known as "glassbox") reminiscent of the Plexiglas crystals of the past, the dial sports a nautical navy blue with contrasting silver-coloured details such as the brand-new indexes shaped like shark teeth. Red accents accentuate the sporty character of the timepiece.

Diamond-cut hands indicate the hours and minutes, with a red varnished hand pointing to the second time zone on the flange. White Super-LumiNova coating on the hands and indexes ensures optimal readability in low-light conditions, while a date aperture appears at 3 o'clock.

On the caseback, a polished starfish relief pays homage to the collection’s marine origins.

The timepiece houses the highly reliable Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), equipped with an anti-magnetic Nivachron balance-spring, operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour with a remarkable power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Presented with a multi-link bracelet in satin-finished and polished stainless steel, featuring a sliding clasp for secure adjustment, the watch also includes an easily interchangeable NATO-style strap in navy blue with a grey center line, complete with a pin buckle engraved with the Mido logo.