Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsCertina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

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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 GMT Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

45.0mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

80h

MSRP

$1,286

$1,045

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.661

POWERMATIC 80.611

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
45.01mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
POWERMATIC 80.611

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
$1,045
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Reviews

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Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its value, offering a traveler-style GMT with an 80-hour power reserve and flyer functionality. Owners and reviewers highlight its attractive, modern aesthetic and solid build quality, with one owner calling it a watch they are in love with. The green dial is noted as appealing, and the Powermatic 80 movement is considered fairly accurate. However, some find the 13.8mm thickness chunky, and a few owners report minor issues like a misaligned bezel or end links that do not perfectly align with the case. The bracelet's pin-and-collar sizing system is also mentioned as a missed opportunity. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 highly for its compelling value and true GMT functionality.

Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its exceptional value, robust build quality, and sporty character, with owners highlighting its striking sunburst blue dial and precise bezel alignment. Some reviewers note the 43mm size and NATO strap can make it thick for under-cuff wear, and one owner found the end links did not perfectly match the case. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of 3-6 seconds per day and another of +45 seconds over 47 days. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 an excellently priced and well-built tool watch that offers significant value for its price.

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