Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80vsHenry Archer Havstrøm

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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.

Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

Henry Archer Havstrøm at true scale

Havstrøm

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.8mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,187

$652

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.651

Miyota 9019

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.33mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.84mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Icewake

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.651
Miyota 9019
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,187
$652
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 for its elegant and versatile design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many appreciating its 80-hour power reserve and robust build. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's stylish appearance, with specific praise for its sunray dials and overall quality for the price. Some owners note the 41mm case can wear larger than expected due to a thin bezel, and a few find the lugs long for its case size, while one reviewer criticizes the white date window background for not blending seamlessly with the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 highly for its blend of elegant design, practical features, and exceptional value.

Henry Archer Havstrøm

Owners praise the Henry Archer Havstrøm for its pleasing finish and the dial's uncluttered design and legibility, with particular appreciation for the crown's accent. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Havstrøm highly for its finishing and dial design at the price point.