Head to head
Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient vs Squale 1545 Steel Black
Two automatic watches from different brands, €10 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient leads on 0 points, the Squale 1545 Steel Black on 2 (water resistance and thickness).
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient if you prefer its brand or its design: the spec sheet gives it no edge.
- Choose the Squale 1545 Steel Black if you plan to swim or dive with it and you prefer a slimmer case.
Line by line
CriterionMidoSquale
Price at our check€1,000€1,010
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreCalibre 80Sellita SW 200-1
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance200 m300 mAdvantage
Diameter40.5 mm40 mm
Thickness13.4 mm12 mmAdvantage
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 Tribute Gradient or the Squale 1545 Steel Black?
The Mido Ocean Star Tribute Gradient, at €1,000 against €1,010 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Squale 1545 Steel Black, water-resistant to 300 m against 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.