Certina DS Super PH500MvsScurfa Bell Diver 1

Bell Diver 1
ScurfaBell Diver 1

Ref. bell-diver-1-black-stainless-auto·MSRP $448

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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

Scurfa Bell Diver 1 at true scale

Bell Diver 1

Diameter

43mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

n/a

Thickness

14.9mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

500m

500m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,107

$448

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14.95mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,107
$448
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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.

Scurfa Bell Diver 1

The Scurfa Bell Diver 1 is widely praised for its exceptional value as a tool diver, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build and practical design. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted, though some rotor noise is mentioned. Owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal, with specific callouts for the inky black dial, black ceramic bezel, and red accents. The watch's heft is considered its only significant drawback by some, while others find its 16mm thickness manageable. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +14 seconds per day as acceptable for the price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Bell Diver 1 highly for its serious tool watch credentials and impressive value proposition.