Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)vsCertina DS Super PH2000M

Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)
AquaticoSea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Ref. sea-recon-42mm-tritium-black-dial-orange-bezel·MSRP $699

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) at true scale

Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Certina DS Super PH2000M at true scale

DS Super PH2000M

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50.2mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

300m

n/a

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$699

lowest

$1,527

Movement

Miyota 9015

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
POWERMATIC 80.611
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,527
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement)

Owners widely praise the Miyota 9015 movement in the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) for its rock-steady accuracy, with some reporting +2 seconds per day, and for its smooth hand-winding feel and pleasant winding noise. The movement's slim profile is also noted as a benefit. However, some owners report audible rotor noise, and variations in accuracy as the power reserve depletes are mentioned by a few. Overall, owners rate the Aquatico Sea Recon 42mm Tritium (Miyota 9015 movement) highly for its reliable and smooth-performing movement at its price point.

Certina DS Super PH2000M

The Certina DS SUPER PH2000M is praised for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability despite its 43mm size, with reviewers highlighting its standout turquoise gradient dial and retro 70s design. Owners note its extreme shock resistance, potentially making it the most shock-proof mass-produced automatic watch. The watch is considered a good buy, especially on discount, and is lauded for its legibility, lume, and the reliable POWERMATIC 80.611 movement. Some owners find the minute hand bulky and the bezel has noticeable play, while one reviewer notes its 16mm height is bulky. The 2,000m water resistance is seen by some as excessive given human depth limitations. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS SUPER PH2000M highly for its unique design and robust specifications at its price point.