Certina DS Super PH500MvsOrient Kanno

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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 Super PH500M at true scale

DS Super PH500M

Orient Kanno at true scale

Kanno

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

lowest

50.5mm

Thickness

14.9mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,107

$320

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Orient F6922

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14.95mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Orient F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,107
$320
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Super PH500M

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.

Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno's refined styling and build quality, noting its elegant design with dual rectangular markers at 12 and rectangular indices. The bezel color is also a point of appreciation. While the 44mm case and 50mm lug-to-lug are considered large by some, the mineral crystal has proven durable, resisting scratches for over a year of use. Owners report excellent value, though the bracelets are a frequent complaint. Overall, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.