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Watches/Alternatives/Certina DS Action Diver 38mm

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Alternatives to the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm

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Case diameter
38 mm
Lug-to-lug
45.01 mm
Movement
Automatic
Catalog MSRP
$1,144
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Closest catalog matchCertina DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80$1,045 recorded MSRP, $99 lowerSee the match ↓
Lower recorded MSRPCertina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80$1,107 recorded MSRP, $37 lowerSee the match ↓
Shorter lug-to-lugTissot Seastar 100040 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorterSee the match ↓

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47 matches

Microbrand picks· 11

Discover smaller makers with catalog similarities to this watch.

Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80
Certina

DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80

  • $1,045 recorded MSRP, $99 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Same POWERMATIC 80.611 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80
Certina

DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80

  • $1,107 recorded MSRP, $37 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • Same POWERMATIC 80.611 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80
Certina

DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

  • 43 mm case, 5 mm wider
  • Same POWERMATIC 80.611 caliber
What changes

Dimensions alone do not establish wrist fit.

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Thorn Titanium Dive Watch
Thorn

Titanium Dive Watch

  • $189 recorded MSRP, $955 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thinner case

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Militado BB58 Retro
Militado

BB58 Retro

  • $149 recorded MSRP, $995 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case

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IXDAO Titanium Dive Watch
IXDAO

Titanium Dive Watch

  • $269 recorded MSRP, $875 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 47 mm lug-to-lug, 2 mm longer
What changes

1.7 mm thinner case

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Thorn Thorn Titanium
Thorn

Thorn Titanium

  • $185 recorded MSRP, $959 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 44.4 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm shorter
What changes

1.1 mm thinner case

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Thorn Titanium Sub Diver
Thorn

Titanium Sub Diver

  • $254 recorded MSRP, $890 lower
  • 40.5 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 48 mm lug-to-lug, 3 mm longer
What changes

0.8 mm thicker case

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Seagull Ocean Series 200m Metallic Gradient Dial Calendar Diver 39mm
Seagull

Ocean Series 200m Metallic Gradient Dial Calendar Diver 39mm

  • $712 recorded MSRP, $432 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 45.6 mm lug-to-lug, 0.6 mm longer
What changes

0.6 mm thinner case

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Zelos Swordfish 40mm Ti
Zelos

Swordfish 40mm Ti

  • $429 recorded MSRP, $715 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46 mm lug-to-lug, 1 mm longer
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case

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Aquatico Sea Sentinel Tritium
Aquatico

Sea Sentinel Tritium

  • $699 recorded MSRP, $445 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Mainstream picks· 12

Established-brand matches. Compare the recorded dimensions, movement and price for each watch.

Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

  • $875 recorded MSRP, $269 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 40 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm shorter
What changes

0.7 mm thinner case

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Longines HydroConquest
Longines

HydroConquest

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48.1 mm lug-to-lug, 3.1 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.5 mm thinner case. $2,200 recorded MSRP, $1,056 higher

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Longines HydroConquest
Longines

HydroConquest

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,000 recorded MSRP, $856 higher

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Mido Ocean Star 39
Mido

Ocean Star 39

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,250 recorded MSRP, $106 higher

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

  • $975 recorded MSRP, $169 lower
  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.4 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $1,300 recorded MSRP, $156 higher

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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

  • $825 recorded MSRP, $319 lower
  • Same 38 mm case diameter
  • 37 mm lug-to-lug, 8 mm shorter
What changes

2 mm thinner case

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

  • 40.5 mm case, 2.5 mm wider
  • 47.6 mm lug-to-lug, 2.6 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,250 recorded MSRP, $106 higher

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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • 46.4 mm lug-to-lug, 1.4 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $1,400 recorded MSRP, $256 higher

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Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Citizen

Promaster Fujitsubo

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$1,195 recorded MSRP, $51 higher

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Timex Deepwater Reef 200
Timex

Deepwater Reef 200

  • $689 recorded MSRP, $455 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm
Tissot

Seastar 2000 Professional 44mm

  • $931 recorded MSRP, $213 lower
  • 44 mm case, 6 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.1 mm thicker case

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Cheaper alternatives· 12

Matches in a lower price band. A recorded MSRP difference is shown only when both prices are known.

Orient Diver Design 40
Orient

Diver Design 40

  • $370 recorded MSRP, $774 lower
  • 39.9 mm case, 1.9 mm wider
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter
Bulova

Vintage Sea Hunter

  • $375 recorded MSRP, $769 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • $540 recorded MSRP, $604 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Invicta Pro Diver 8926T-TF
Invicta

Pro Diver 8926T-TF

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

  • $540 recorded MSRP, $604 lower
  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm
Glycine

Combat Sub Box Ceramic 41mm

  • $425 recorded MSRP, $719 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Invicta Pro Diver 5053
Invicta

Pro Diver 5053

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient AC0Q-40 Diver
Orient

AC0Q-40 Diver

  • $370 recorded MSRP, $774 lower
  • 39.9 mm case, 1.9 mm wider
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Invicta Pro Diver 44045
Invicta

Pro Diver 44045

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Bulova Marine Star
Bulova

Marine Star

  • $550 recorded MSRP, $594 lower
  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

  • $405 recorded MSRP, $739 lower
  • 39.9 mm case, 1.9 mm wider
  • 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 1.5 mm longer
What changes

0.4 mm thinner case

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Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 GMT
Timex

Deepwater Meridian 200 GMT

  • $549 recorded MSRP, $595 lower
  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

Lug-to-lug is not recorded for this match.

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Pricier alternatives· 12

Matches in a higher price band. Check the specifications to decide whether the differences matter to you.

Oris Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II
Oris

Oris X RedBar Limited Edition II

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$2,800 recorded MSRP, $1,656 higher

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Tudor Pelagos 39
Tudor

Pelagos 39

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.4 mm thinner case

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Tudor Pelagos
Tudor

Pelagos

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.1 mm thicker case

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Tudor Black Bay 58 79030
Tudor

Black Bay 58 79030

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$4,000 recorded MSRP, $2,856 higher

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Longines HydroConquest GMT
Longines

HydroConquest GMT

  • 41 mm case, 3 mm wider
  • 49.4 mm lug-to-lug, 4.4 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.3 mm thinner case. $3,350 recorded MSRP, $2,206 higher

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Bremont S302
Bremont

S302

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $4,650 recorded MSRP, $3,506 higher

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TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 500 Date
TAG Heuer

Aquaracer Professional 500 Date

  • 42 mm case, 4 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

$5,400 recorded MSRP, $4,256 higher

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Longines HydroConquest
Longines

HydroConquest

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • 48.1 mm lug-to-lug, 3.1 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1 mm thinner case. $2,350 recorded MSRP, $1,206 higher

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Bremont Supermarine 300M
Bremont

Supermarine 300M

  • 40 mm case, 2 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

1.2 mm thinner case. $3,350 recorded MSRP, $2,206 higher

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Vertex M60 AquaLion D
Vertex

M60 AquaLion D

  • 39 mm case, 1 mm wider
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

2.2 mm thinner case. $3,243 recorded MSRP, $2,099 higher

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

  • 39.5 mm case, 1.5 mm wider
  • 47.2 mm lug-to-lug, 2.2 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.9 mm thinner case. $2,800 recorded MSRP, $1,656 higher

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Bremont Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue Nato Strap
Bremont

Supermarine Full Ceramic Deep Blue Nato Strap

  • 43 mm case, 5 mm wider
  • 50 mm lug-to-lug, 5 mm longer
  • Both use automatic movements
What changes

0.2 mm thinner case. $8,519 recorded MSRP, $7,375 higher

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