Certina DS Super PH500MvsSeagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving 44mm

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DS Super PH500M

Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving 44mm
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
lowest
50.4mm
Thickness
14.9mm
13.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
500m
highest
300m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,107
$654
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Seagull ST2130
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Seagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm for its excellent build quality and finishing, noting smooth bezel and crown action, perfectly aligned markings, and outstanding hands and markers. The metallic wave pattern and blue to black gradient sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as beautiful and appealing features. One owner reports accuracy of +5 seconds per day. The watch's 44mm size is noted as a quirk, and one owner questions its price relative to alternatives, though another found it to be a good value at $150. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ocean Series Pro "Dragon Kings of the Four Seas" Dragon-scale Dial 300m Waterproof Diving Watch 44mm highly for its striking dial and excellent finishing at its price point.
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