Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsRatio FreeDiver GMT Series

FreeDiver GMT Series
RatioFreeDiver GMT Series

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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

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series at true scale

FreeDiver GMT Series

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.8mm

13.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,286

$170

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.661

Seiko NH34

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
$170
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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.

Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series for its exceptional value, with multiple users highlighting its sub-$150 price point as a significant draw and one owner calling it their most used watch. The lume is noted as being nearly as good as a Citizen Promaster diver, and the branding details, including the pi symbol on the second hand, are appreciated. One owner also noted the original design and mechanical GMT function impressed them with its looks and feel. Some owners find the design generic and dislike the date window's impact on proportions, while others suggest a Seiko as a more rational choice. The Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series is priced at ₹15k on Amazon India. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver GMT Series highly for its outstanding value and impressive lume at its price point.

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