Certina DS Super PH500MvsLa Touraine Seafarer
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Measurements
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DS Super PH500M
Seafarer
Diameter
43mm
43mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
48mm
lowest
Thickness
14.9mm
11.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
500m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,107
$550
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Certina DS Super PH500M for its retro dive watch aesthetic, good legibility, and value, with many highlighting its striking orange dial and secure bezel lock. The Powermatic 80.611 movement is reported as consistent and accurate, with one owner noting +2/+3 seconds per day performance. The watch is considered tough and offers good specifications for its price. However, some find the 43mm case and 15mm thickness substantial, potentially wearing large on smaller wrists, and one reviewer notes the crystal retaining ring can be a scratch magnet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Super PH500M highly for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value proposition.
The slim profile is a key strength, enabled by the Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers noted the excellent bezel action. Water resistance, while good at 20 ATM, was considered less than typical for dive watches.
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