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Essays

Mido Ocean Star Tribute Automatic Watch – 2 Year Review

  • November 16, 2024November 16, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Mido Ocean Star Tribute Automatic Watch – 2 Year Review

After two years of ownership, to say the watch has worn on me, would be putting it mildly. When I received it I was pleasantly…

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Essays

Mido Ocean Star Tribute

  • December 24, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Mido Ocean Star Tribute

In 1959 Mido released the Ocean Star line of watches with a completely novel monocoque case design, pressure fitted crystal, cork crown sealing system and…

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Essays

A brief timeline of waterproof watches

  • December 17, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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A brief timeline of waterproof watches

In 1927 Miss Mercedes Gleitze successfully swam across the English Channel. It was her eighth attempt. However, a rumour began that another woman had swam…

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Mido, A Rich & Storied History

  • December 5, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Mido, A Rich & Storied History

I’ve been on the search for a watch and made the decision to go for the Mido Ocean Star Tribute timepiece. 4 years ago my…

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Brand & Watches

  • September 23, 2022November 9, 2024
  • Jonathan Whiting
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Brand & Watches

What can you learn about building a brand from watch manufacturers and enthusiasts? I’m on a journey to buy a watch. An automatic mechanical watch…

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