The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Timer 1961 Limited edition clocks in at 40.5mm in diameter and 13.4mm thick (partly due to the vintage-inspired boxed sapphire glass that protects the dial). These are wrist-manageable dimensions that wear well on many wrist sizes. Its fully polished stainless steel case has elegance to its finish, but remember this watch means business with a crown guard protected screw-down crown that ensures its water-resistant to 200 metres.
With the 2021 limited edition we are treated to a silvered white configuration that frames the highly legible rainbow decompression scale. Having a rainbow colour scheme may seem like an aesthetically driven choice, but it is in reality a utility-driven decision – colour coding the various decompression scales for the diver wearing it to quickly discern.
A huge value-add for the price point, the Mido Decompression Timer 1961 Limited Edition is bundled with three straps: a polished stainless-steel mesh bracelet, a turqouise blue fabric strap to match the bezel, and a light brown leather strap with “Patina” finishing.