Certina DS Super PH500MvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14.9mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

500m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,107

$239

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Thickness
14.95mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,107
$239
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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.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.