1960's MIDO Ocean-Star Automatic Watch

Mido, Swiss watches since 1918, company funded by George G. Schaeren, a Swiss watchmaker an experienced and ingenious Swiss watchmaker. From the start, the name Mido comes from the Spanish 'Yo Mido' meaning "I Measure".

In the 1920's, Mido introduced ladies watches with color-enameled shaped cases and modern straps as well as timepieces for gentlemen in art deco style. In 1954 the firm launched the world's most efficient winding mechanism and in 1959, the MIDO OCEAN STAR marked the introduction of the revolutionary single-shell case, eliminating any water-resistance problems from the back of the watch case. The combination of this technology with the aquadura crown sealing system makes Mido watches withstand even the most severe conditions. For over a century, Mido has been a global benchmark in Swiss made mechanical watches.

This is a stunning timepiece, a vintage Mido wristwatch dated from the 1960s. It is an automatic watch caliber 1147OCD (AS 1831), sweep second, day/date calendar, 17 jewels movement, Swiss made. Beautiful and unique black and diamond dial, day/date indicator, gold hands with the Mido name on the dial. Very nice round case in yellow gold plated. It is coming with a brand new black alligator leather strap. After +50 years, it is still in LOVELY condition. Runs very well, keeps great time.

Movement:
Mido
Swiss Made
Limited
Unadjusted
17 Jewels
Caliber 1147OCD
19800

Case Back Signed:
Mido
Limited
Ocean-Star
Switzerland
Vacuum
Patent
24K Heavy Gold Electroplated

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 35
Case Lug to Lug 37
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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