Mido Ocean Star Decompression 1961

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Then we need to stop taking about this watch so they only sell 255, then the rest can go to Jomashop for $499 + 10% holiday coupon and a free $2 watch roll....maybe they’ll throw in a free toaster. 😉

You could find your closest AD and see what they'll do
 
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You could find your closest AD and see what they'll do
I looked online- apparently my closest “Mido Dealer” is a Duty Free shop in DC....that doesn’t sound promising
 
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I looked online- apparently my closest “Mido Dealer” is a Duty Free shop in DC....that doesn’t sound promising

Feldmar in LA is a Mido AD, they'll ship all over.
 
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shuck sold one with a white dial that I think overall looks better than the reissue. wish i picked it up now!

https://www.shucktheoyster.com/mido-powerwind-exotic-vintage-diver-5907/

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Very nice example. Do you remember how much they asked for it?
 
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You could find your closest AD and see what they'll do
Before the Hodinkee release, I called a lot of supposed Mido “retailers,” and either they were A. no longer a retailer, or B. they had no idea what limited edition I was referring to. All were little to no help besides Carot & Co. up in NYC. Even then, they didn’t say they were on the list for it, but would absolutely try to get one.
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Before the Hodinkee release, I called a lot of supposed Mido “retailers,” and either they were A. no longer a retailer, or B. they had no idea what limited edition I was referring to. All were little to no help besides Carot & Co. up in NYC. Even then, they didn’t say they were on the list for it, but would absolutely try to get one.

Well there's always Worn & Wound whenever they get them in. I inquired about a different Mido a few weeks ago with Feldmar and they said they could order that one - they may not hold stock in Mido but seem to be able to facilitate purchases.
 
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Well there's always Worn & Wound whenever they get them in. I inquired about a different Mido a few weeks ago with Feldmar and they said they could order that one - they may not hold stock in Mido but seem to be able to facilitate purchases.
No worries; I think I was the first one to place an order with the ‘Dink when news broke they were helping to release it haha. I was just relieved someone could actually sell it and be sure of their inventory.
 
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Well, I have my fingers crossed this doesn’t go the way of the LE Seawolfs that got stupid after dinky sold them out.
 
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Yeah, these things were on Chrono24 for double retail within days of the sell-out...it was truly eye-opening in regards to what our hobby has become.
Yes sir. Watches, sneakers, knives, cars, you name it, and there’s probably some guy flippin’ it.
 
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Arrived earlier than I thought it would ... now I gotta line up another beach holiday to go with it ...

 
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Arrived earlier than I thought it would ... now I gotta line up another beach holiday to go with it ...

Need to know your thoughts on it in the flesh!
 
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Love it - still feels like good value for money I think. If I’m critical of anything, it’s a bit ‘shiny’ which seems an odd thing to say if you’ve seen some of my other watches, but I’m sure it won’t be long before it’s scratched up! Dial is just awesome to look at. Comfort is great, bezel nice and ratchety. Black date window unobtrusive. So far a thumbs up.
 
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And here we go!
This is absolutely offensive.


I think everyone should make an offer of $1
 
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And to quote a friend of mine who I sent the above link to:
“Get the fυck out of here”
 
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Rotating through different strap options at the mom ... also noticing the hands are a bit ‘where’s Waldo?’... but I don’t usually use my watches to tell the time anyway 😁