# Mido Ocean Star 200C Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Mido Ocean Star 200C is a contemporary sports diver's watch with a 42mm stainless steel case, unidirectional rotating bezel featuring a ceramic insert, and a striking blue sunray dial accented by applied indices and a date window at 3 o'clock. Designed for adventure-seeking wearers who demand reliability in water up to 200 meters, from recreational divers to daily sports enthusiasts, it stands out with its COSC-certified Caliber 80 automatic movement offering an impressive 80-hour power reserve, Super-LumiNova luminescence, and a screw-down crown for enhanced security.

## Overall Watch Rating: 6.9/10.0

**Material Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel, double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal, and durable ceramic bezel surpass expectations for divers in the $1,000 range like the Citizen Promaster.

**Versatility Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Excels across casual, sports, and adventure scenarios with 200m resistance and a comfortable bracelet, rivaling Tudor's Black Bay in everyday wearability.

**Movement Metric (8.4/10.0)** - The COSC-certified Caliber 80 delivers 80-hour power reserve and solid finishing on par with Oris movements at similar prices.

**Dials & Design Metric (8.1/10.0)** - Clean sunray blue dial with strong lume and balanced proportions offers better legibility and appeal than many Seiko divers.

**History & Innovation Metric (7.3/10.0)** - Mido's 1918 heritage and Multifort legacy provide solid historical depth, outshining newer microbrands without proven track records.

**Functions Metric (7.0/10.0)** - Core timekeeping, date, and dive bezel functions perform reliably, matching mid-tier competitors like the Hamilton Khaki Navy.

**Brand Metric (5.4/10.0)** - Mido delivers consistent Swiss reliability in the mid-tier, akin to Hamilton but without the prestige boost of entry-luxury names.

**Rarity Metric (4.4/10.0)** - Moderately priced at around $1,100 with broad production, it sits between common tool watches and limited editions like Nomos specials.

**Complications Metric (4.1/10.0)** - Simple date complication is functional but basic compared to GMT-equipped divers from Christopher Ward.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 6.8

## WM Collector Grade: B+

## Performance Insights: Excels in material quality, versatility, and movement performance for robust daily use, tempered by average rarity and minimal complications, positioning it as strong value versus its $800 implied price.

## TPS Interpretation: Solid Value: This watch punches above its price with superior materials and long power reserve, ideal for practical enthusiasts.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**