Head to head
Auricoste Aéronavale Type26 vs Mido Ocean Star GMT
Two automatic watches from different brands, €210 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Auricoste Aéronavale Type26 leads on 2 points (water resistance and thickness), the Mido Ocean Star GMT on 1 (price at our check).
- Choose the Auricoste Aéronavale Type26 if you plan to swim or dive with it and you prefer a slimmer case.
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star GMT if you want to pay less (a €210 gap).
Line by line
CriterionAuricosteMido
Price at our check€1,650€1,440Advantage
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreSellita SW200Calibre 80
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance300 mAdvantage200 m
Diameter40 mm40.5 mm
Thickness12.85 mmAdvantage13.4 mm
Comparison based on the retailer’s spec sheets, without handling the watches. Criteria with no objective winner (diameter, calibre) are left undecided.
Questions
Short answers
Which is cheaper, the Auricoste Aéronavale Type26 or the Mido Ocean Star GMT?
The Mido Ocean Star GMT, at €1,440 against €1,650 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Auricoste Aéronavale Type26, water-resistant to 300 m against 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.