Head to head
Mido Ocean Star 600 Chronometer vs Squale 2002 Blue-Red
Two automatic watches from different brands, €10 apart, recorded at Tempus on 12 November 2026.
What the spec sheets say
The Mido Ocean Star 600 Chronometer leads on 1 point (thickness), the Squale 2002 Blue-Red on 1 (water resistance).
- Choose the Mido Ocean Star 600 Chronometer if you prefer a slimmer case.
- Choose the Squale 2002 Blue-Red if you plan to swim or dive with it.
Line by line
CriterionMidoSquale
Price at our check€1,900€1,890
MovementAutomaticAutomatic
CalibreCalibre 80 Chronomètre SiSellita SW 200-1
CrystalSapphireSapphire
Water resistance600 m1000 mAdvantage
Diameter43.5 mm44 mm
Thickness14.6 mmAdvantage16 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 600 Chronometer or the Squale 2002 Blue-Red?
The Squale 2002 Blue-Red, at €1,890 against €1,900 at our check on 12 November 2026.
Which is more water-resistant?
The Squale 2002 Blue-Red, water-resistant to 1000 m against 600 m.
Do they have the same crystal?
Yes, a sapphire crystal on both.