Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsDuxot Atlantica Diver Automatic


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Measurements
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DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Atlantica Diver Automatic
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
lowest
50mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,286
$280
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.661
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic as a beautiful and happy purchase, with many finding it a useful daily wearer. Reviewers and owners consistently note well-aligned bezel markings and adequate lume, along with a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. However, the bezel is described as stiff to rotate, and the stamped bracelet with pin links is frequently flagged as jangly, flimsy, and uncomfortable. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting a loss of about 12 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Duxot Atlantica Diver Automatic highly for its value and aesthetic appeal, despite noted comfort issues with the bracelet.
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