Orient Star DivervsMido Ocean Star Tribute
Orient Star Diver
F6N47, 50 h, sapphire, 200 m, 43.6 mm
€700–760
Mido Ocean Star Tribute
Caliber 80, 80 h, sapphire, 200 m, 40.5 mm
€970–1,030
The differences
- The Diver costs about €270 less than the Ocean Star Tribute, going by the indicative price band.
- The Diver uses the F6N47 movement (Orient) and the Ocean Star Tribute the Caliber 80 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Ocean Star Tribute has 30 h more power reserve: 80 h against 50 h. It survives a weekend off the wrist.
- The Ocean Star Tribute is more compact: 40.5 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 43.6 mm and 51.1 mm for the Diver.
- The Diver comes from a Japanese brand and the Ocean Star Tribute from a Swiss brand.
Choose the Ocean Star Tribute
If you want more power reserve and you have a slim wrist.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Orient Star Diver | Mido Ocean Star Tribute |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €700–760 | €970–1,030 |
| Movement | F6N47 | Caliber 80 |
| Power reserve | 50 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 43.6 mm | 40.5 mm |
| Thickness | 14 mm | 13.4 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 51.1 mm | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Switzerland |
| 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 Diver or the Ocean Star Tribute?
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute, with 80 h against 50 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Orient Star Diver, with an indicative price band of €700–760 against €970–1,030. 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.