MI-010: Rare 1970's MIDO Ocean Star Super Compressor w/ Brevet Depose Case
Very cool & very rare 1970's MIDO Ocean Star Super Compressor diver automatic watch in very good original condition housed in a sought after Brevet Depose case. The ETA 2790/1 automatic 17 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time within 1 - 2 minutes per day. The original dial is adorned with: "MIDO | OCEAN STAR | T SWISS MADE T ". The two crowns both look to be original. The outside of the case back bears no markings. The inside back of the stainless steel case reads "MIDO | BREV. DEP." The movement is marked: "17 SEVENTEEN JEWELS SWISS" along with the appropriate markings to identify it as an ETA 2790/1 automatic movement. Comes with a newish leather strap. This is a very cool and very rare 1970's super compressor automatic divers watch in very good condition, keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day & ready for another lifetime of use.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 42 mm
Width (excluding crown): 40 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 43 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 10 mm
Condition: Pre-owned: Good Original Condition considering it's 50 + years old. Brevet case shows normal nicks & scuffs consistent with it's age but no signs of being over polished. The dial is original - luminance on markers & hands has faded. Crowns look to be original. Inner ring rotates as it should. ETA 2790/1 automatic movement is keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Very cool & very rare 1970's MIDO Ocean Star Super Compressor diver automatic watch in very good original condition housed in a sought after Brevet Depose case. The ETA 2790/1 automatic 17 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time within 1 - 2 minutes per day. The original dial is adorned with: "MIDO | OCEAN STAR | T SWISS MADE T ". The two crowns both look to be original. The outside of the case back bears no markings. The inside back of the stainless steel case reads "MIDO | BREV. DEP." The movement is marked: "17 SEVENTEEN JEWELS SWISS" along with the appropriate markings to identify it as an ETA 2790/1 automatic movement. Comes with a newish leather strap. This is a very cool and very rare 1970's super compressor automatic divers watch in very good condition, keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day & ready for another lifetime of use.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 42 mm
Width (excluding crown): 40 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 43 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 10 mm
Condition: Pre-owned: Good Original Condition considering it's 50 + years old. Brevet case shows normal nicks & scuffs consistent with it's age but no signs of being over polished. The dial is original - luminance on markers & hands has faded. Crowns look to be original. Inner ring rotates as it should. ETA 2790/1 automatic movement is keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.
Very cool & very rare 1970's MIDO Ocean Star Super Compressor diver automatic watch in very good original condition housed in a sought after Brevet Depose case. The ETA 2790/1 automatic 17 jewel movement is running strong & keeping accurate time within 1 - 2 minutes per day. The original dial is adorned with: "MIDO | OCEAN STAR | T SWISS MADE T ". The two crowns both look to be original. The outside of the case back bears no markings. The inside back of the stainless steel case reads "MIDO | BREV. DEP." The movement is marked: "17 SEVENTEEN JEWELS SWISS" along with the appropriate markings to identify it as an ETA 2790/1 automatic movement. Comes with a newish leather strap. This is a very cool and very rare 1970's super compressor automatic divers watch in very good condition, keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day & ready for another lifetime of use.
Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.
Dimensions:
Width (including crown) : 42 mm
Width (excluding crown): 40 mm
Distance Between Lugs: 20 mm
Lug Tip to Lug Tip: 43 mm
Thickness (Case Back to Top of Bezel): 10 mm
Condition: Pre-owned: Good Original Condition considering it's 50 + years old. Brevet case shows normal nicks & scuffs consistent with it's age but no signs of being over polished. The dial is original - luminance on markers & hands has faded. Crowns look to be original. Inner ring rotates as it should. ETA 2790/1 automatic movement is keeping accurate time within 1-2 minutes per day.