The Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961

 From Mido -

Courtesy of Mido

This is a limited edition of 1961 pieces. 

Courtesy of Mido

The watch is packaged with three strap / bracelet options - a black PVD Milanese bracelet, a black calfskin strap, and a blue rubber strap. All utilize quick springs so they can be changed with a finger nail rather than a tool or knife.

Courtesy of Mido

The press release did not provide any information on pricing, but as today (August 13) is the day that the embargo lifts, this new model has found its way to the Mido website which indicates its price as $1,480.

Here are some of the pertinents, straight from Le Locle -

CASE:

• Case shape

  Round

• Case length (mm)

  40.50

• Width (mm)

  40.50

• Average Thickness (mm)

  13.4

• Lugs width (mm)

  21.00

• Case Material

  Stainless steel with black PVD coating

• Crystal

  Sapphire crystal

• Case options

  Screw-down crown

MOVEMENT:

• Functions

  Date, Day

• Power reserve

  Power reserve up to 80 hours

• Movement

  Mido Automatic ETA

The case is of stainless steel with a black PVD treatment. It measures 40.5 mm in diameter.