Certina DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80vsGlycine Combat

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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 Action Day Date Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80

Glycine Combat at true scale

Combat

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.0mm

n/a

Thickness

12.0mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$903

$240

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.621

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.96mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.05mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.621
n/a
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$903
$240
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Reviews

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Certina DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80 is widely regarded as a sporty-elegant and versatile everyday watch, praised for its value and solid fit and finish. Owners appreciate its comfortable 41mm case size and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement, with some highlighting its warmer blue dial and rose gold indexes. While generally considered a great GADA watch, some owners find the 41mm case wears large for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a stiffer crown compared to other Powermatic 80 watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80 highly for its blend of sporty elegance and everyday wearability at its price point.

Glycine Combat

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch for its quality feel, good finishing, and sapphire crystal, noting its comfortable bracelet and excellent value, especially given its Swiss-made origin. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its sleek, thin profile and well-executed dial layout that avoids clutter. One owner finds it a great, reliable quartz daily watch for the price, though they dislike the Mercedes hands. Another owner suggests the unique yellow dial variant justifies a higher price point. The Glycine Combat Quartz 40mm Watch is considered a well-styled watch with great heritage, a solid purchase despite the brand's acquisition. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Quartz 40mm Watch highly for its quality finishing and value at the price point.

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