Certina DS Super PH1000MvsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Measurements
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DS Super PH1000M

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.0mm
lowest
48.6mm
Thickness
14.2mm
13.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
1000m
highest
300m
Power Reserve
80h
highest
72h
MSRP
$1,131
lowest
$1,750
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Seiko 6R54
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Certina DS SUPER PH1000M is widely praised for its retro-inspired design and comfortable wearability, with its 43.5mm case and tonneau shape contributing to a mid-size wearing experience. Owners and reviewers highlight its superb legibility, excellent construction, and refined FKM rubber strap. The watch is powered by the Powermatic 80.611 automatic movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and keeping excellent time, with some owners reporting accuracy of 2-3 seconds per day. The orange dial variant is specifically noted for its striking color, though one owner observed it appearing more yellow than orange. The DS SUPER PH1000M is considered an impressive diver offering great value, even at its near $1k price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS SUPER PH1000M highly for its comfortable retro design and excellent performance for the price.
Owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition very pretty with an excellent, non-bulky 42mm case. Reviewers note its upgraded clasp with a new diving suit extension system and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. However, the price of €1900 for a Seiko 6R54 movement with accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day is considered too expensive by some, and the 6000-unit production run is not seen as truly limited. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with a comfortable case, though its value proposition is debated due to the movement's performance and price.
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