Mido Ocean Star TributevsSeiko Prospex 1965 Diver
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 200 m, 40.5 mm
€970–1,030
Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver
6R35, 70 h, sapphire, 200 m, 40.5 mm
€1,240–1,340
The differences
- The Ocean Star Tribute costs about €290 less than the Prospex 1965 Diver, going by the indicative price band.
- The Ocean Star Tribute uses the Caliber 80 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Prospex 1965 Diver the 6R35 (Seiko).
- The Ocean Star Tribute has 10 h more power reserve: 80 h against 70 h. It survives a weekend off the wrist.
- The Ocean Star Tribute is more compact: 40.5 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40.5 mm and 47.6 mm for the Prospex 1965 Diver.
- The Ocean Star Tribute comes from a Swiss brand and the Prospex 1965 Diver from a Japanese brand.
Choose the Ocean Star Tribute
If you want to spend less, you want more power reserve and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Prospex 1965 Diver
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Mido Ocean Star Tribute | Seiko Prospex 1965 Diver |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €970–1,030 | €1,240–1,340 |
| Movement | Caliber 80 | 6R35 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 70 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm | 40.5 mm |
| Thickness | 13.4 mm | 13.2 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | 47.6 mm |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Ocean Star Tribute or the Prospex 1965 Diver?
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute, with 80 h against 70 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute, with an indicative price band of €970–1,030 against €1,240–1,340. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 200 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.