Key Highlights

• True GMT (Flyer GMT) movement
• Caliber 80 automatic movement
• 80-hour power reserve
• Black dial with orange GMT hand
• Black ceramic bezel
• Black fabric strap
• 200 metre water resistance
• Designed for travellers and adventurers

The Mido Ocean Star GMT [M026.629.17.051.01] is one of the most compelling value-driven GMT watches available in Swiss watchmaking today.

Combining the rugged capability of a professional dive watch with the practicality of a true GMT complication, this Ocean Star was designed for travellers, adventurers, and enthusiasts who regularly operate across multiple time zones.

Unlike many GMT watches in its price category, the Ocean Star GMT utilizes a genuine Traveller GMT (Flyer GMT)movement, allowing the local hour hand to be adjusted independently while maintaining home time. This functionality is typically associated with significantly more expensive watches and makes the Ocean Star GMT a favourite among seasoned travellers.

Its bold 44 mm stainless steel case, black dial, ceramic bezel, and black fabric strap create a purposeful tool-watch aesthetic that feels equally at home on an international flight, a weekend getaway, or an outdoor adventure.

The result is a Swiss sports watch that delivers exceptional versatility, impressive technical capability, and outstanding value.

True GMT Functionality

The defining feature of the Ocean Star GMT is its traveller-focused GMT complication.

Unlike "office GMT" movements that adjust the GMT hand independently, the Ocean Star GMT allows the local hour hand to jump in one-hour increments without stopping the movement. This makes changing time zones quick, simple, and highly intuitive.

Benefits include:

• Simultaneous display of two time zones
• Independent local hour adjustment
• Easier international travel
• Convenient home-time tracking
• Enhanced practicality for business travellers

For frequent flyers, global professionals, and adventure travellers, this is one of the most useful complications available in modern watchmaking.

Caliber 80 GMT Movement

Powering the Ocean Star GMT is the Swiss-made Mido Caliber 80 GMT automatic movement.

Offering an impressive 80-hour power reserve, the movement continues running for more than three days when removed from the wrist, providing a level of convenience rarely found at this price point.

Benefits include:

• 80-hour power reserve
• True GMT functionality
• Swiss automatic reliability
• Enhanced travel convenience
• Exceptional value

The Caliber 80 GMT has earned a reputation as one of the strongest movement offerings in the affordable Swiss GMT category.

Built for Travel and Adventure

The Ocean Star GMT isn't simply a travel watch—it remains a fully capable member of the Ocean Star diving family.

Features include:

• 200 metre water resistance
• Screw-down crown
• Black ceramic bezel
• Sapphire crystal
• Robust stainless steel construction
• High-visibility Super-LumiNova® display

These features allow the watch to transition seamlessly from airport lounges and business meetings to beaches, boats, and outdoor adventures.

The engraved world-time caseback further reinforces the watch's travel-oriented identity.

Lightweight Comfort

This reference pairs its robust stainless steel case with a black fabric strap featuring black leather backing.

The strap gives the watch a more casual and adventurous appearance than the bracelet version while providing:

• Reduced weight
• Enhanced comfort
• Improved flexibility
• Excellent breathability
• Easier wear during travel

Many owners specifically prefer the strap-equipped version for vacations and active lifestyles due to its lighter feel on the wrist.

Why Collectors Love the Ocean Star GMT

The Ocean Star GMT offers a compelling combination of:

• True GMT functionality
• 80-hour power reserve
• Swiss automatic movement
• Black ceramic bezel
• 200 metre water resistance
• Travel-ready practicality
• Comfortable fabric strap
• Outstanding value

Enthusiasts consistently rank the Ocean Star GMT among the best-value Swiss GMT watches available, thanks to its combination of genuine traveller GMT functionality, dive-watch durability, and exceptional everyday versatility.

The result is a Swiss GMT watch that delivers premium functionality, robust engineering, and remarkable value for modern travellers.

Technical Specifications

• Model: M026.629.17.051.01
• Collection: Ocean Star GMT
• Movement: Mido Caliber 80 GMT Automatic
• Power Reserve: 80 Hours
• GMT Type: True GMT / Flyer GMT
• Case Size: 44 mm
• Case Thickness: 13.3 mm
• Lug Width: 22 mm
• Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
• Bezel: Black Ceramic Unidirectional Rotating Bezel
• Crown: Screw-Down Crown
• Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with Double Anti-Reflective Treatment
• Dial: Black Dial
• Hands: Super-LumiNova® Hands with Orange GMT Hand
• Indexes: Applied Indexes with Super-LumiNova®
• Strap: Black Fabric Strap with Black Leather Backing
• Clasp: Stainless Steel Folding Clasp
• Caseback: Engraved World Time Zones
• Water Resistance: 200 Metres / 20 Bar / 660 Feet
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date, GMT Dual Time
• Swiss Made

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