Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsInvicta Pro Diver 47720

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Measurements
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DS Action GMT Powermatic 80

Pro Diver 47720
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,286
n/a
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.661
Miyota 8215
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 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 Invicta Pro Diver 47720 for its exceptional build quality and value, with many highlighting its comfortable 40mm wearability and ease of adjustment, considering it a great starter automatic watch. Some owners note a thicker case compared to older models and a robust movement, though one owner reported a purple dial instead of blue as a quality control issue. A few reviewers mention poor lume, sharp edges on the case, and a desire for sapphire crystals over the mineral glass. Overall, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 47720 highly for its impressive value and solid construction at an affordable price.
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