Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

41mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

49.5mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

41h

MSRP

$1,286

$595

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.661

Seiko 4R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.54mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.661
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,286
$595
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex Sea is a well-built watch at a fair price, with some finding its 41.7mm case size perfect while others with smaller wrists consider it big, thick, and heavy. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent lume and robust design. One owner notes the bezel action is smoother and more precise than some other Seiko divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its value and proven design.