The titanium Ocean Star 200 is for the diver who wants the full specification of Mido’s flagship sport watch with a fraction of the weight. Titanium case, titanium bracelet and an anthracite dial combine into a watch that looks tough, wears light and stays comfortable from the first coffee to the last call.

Titanium is lighter than steel and naturally resistant to corrosion, which makes it ideal for a watch meant to spend time around saltwater. The matte anthracite dial has a slightly technical, tool-like character, with luminous stick and dot indexes and syringe-style hands that glow with Super-LumiNova. Mido’s Caliber 80, a 25-jewel automatic built on the ETA C07.621, provides up to 80 hours of reserve and a day-date display. The double anti-reflective sapphire crystal, screw-down crown and engraved screw-on case back seal the case to 200 meters.

At 42.5mm across and under 12mm thick, it has presence, yet on the wrist it feels noticeably airier than its steel siblings.

Mido Ocean Star 200 Titanium (Ref. M026.430.44.061.00) Details

• Titanium case, 42.5mm diameter, about 11.75mm thick
• Matte anthracite dial with luminous indexes and hands
• Day and date display
• Mido Caliber 80 automatic, 25 jewels, ETA C07.621 base
• 80-hour power reserve
• Unidirectional 60-minute bezel
• Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides
• Water-resistant to 200m (20 bar)
• Titanium bracelet, 22mm

Every bit the Ocean Star, minus the heft. Once you try it, steel may feel heavy.