Head to head
Mido Ocean Star 39 vs Squale Super-Squale Sunray Grey
Two automatic watches from different brands, €180 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Mido Ocean Star 39 leads on 2 points (price at our check and thickness), the Squale Super-Squale Sunray Grey on 0.
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star 39 if you want to pay less (a €180 gap) and you will wear it under a shirt cuff.
- Choose the Squale Super-Squale Sunray Grey if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
Line by line
CriterionMidoSquale
Price at our check€1,260Advantage€1,440
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreCalibre 72Sellita SW 200-1
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance200 m200 m
Diameter39 mm38 mm
Thickness10.5 mmAdvantage12 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 Mido Ocean Star 39 or the Squale Super-Squale Sunray Grey?
The Mido Ocean Star 39, at €1,260 against €1,440 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
Neither: both are water-resistant to 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.