Head to head
Laco vs Mido Ocean Star 200C
Two automatic watches from different brands, €70 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Laco leads on 2 points (price at our check and water resistance), the Mido Ocean Star 200C on 1 (thickness).
- Choose the Laco if you want to pay less (a €70 gap) and you plan to swim or dive with it.
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star 200C if you prefer a slimmer case.
Line by line
CriterionLacoMido
Price at our check€1,040Advantage€1,110
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreLaco 200 (base Sellita SW 200), 26 rubisCalibre 80
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance300 mAdvantage200 m
Diameter42 mm42.5 mm
Thickness13.4 mm12.3 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 Laco or the Mido Ocean Star 200C?
The Laco, at €1,040 against €1,110 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Laco, water-resistant to 300 m against 200 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.