Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsInvicta Pro Diver 5053

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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

Invicta Pro Diver 5053 at true scale

Pro Diver 5053

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

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
n/a
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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.

Invicta Pro Diver 5053

Owners widely praise the Invicta Pro Diver 5053 for its value and professional-level water resistance, with many finding it a capable, roughly finished workhorse. The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is noted as good, and some owners find the design gorgeous and prefer its less glitzy aesthetic. One owner reports their watch runs slightly slow but has found a rest position to offset this, while another considers it their favorite watch under $100. On balance, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 5053 highly for its value and capable design at its price point.

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