Head to head
Mido Ocean Star 200C Titanium vs Squale 1521 Full Luminous
Two automatic watches from different brands, €75 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Mido Ocean Star 200C Titanium leads on 2 points (price at our check and case), the Squale 1521 Full Luminous on 1 (water resistance).
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star 200C Titanium if you want to pay less (a €75 gap) and you want a lighter watch.
- Choose the Squale 1521 Full Luminous if you plan to swim or dive with it.
Line by line
CriterionMidoSquale
Price at our check€1,350Advantage€1,425
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreCalibre 80Sellita SW 200-1
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance200 m500 mAdvantage
Diameter42.5 mm42 mm
Thickness12.3 mm12.5 mm
CaseTitaniumAdvantageSteel or other
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 Mido Ocean Star 200C Titanium or the Squale 1521 Full Luminous?
The Mido Ocean Star 200C Titanium, at €1,350 against €1,425 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Squale 1521 Full Luminous, water-resistant to 500 m against 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.