Certina DS Powermatic 80vsHenry Archer Havstrøm
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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.
DS Powermatic 80
Havstrøm
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
10.9mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,100
$652
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Miyota 9019
Case
5 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 Powermatic 80 for its value, with many citing its clean dial designs, applied indices, and 80-hour power reserve as key strengths. Some enthusiasts find its build quality good for the price point, and its versatility allows it to be dressed up or down. Accuracy is generally reported as good, with one owner noting it under 5 seconds per day. However, some find the 41mm case wears large, appearing closer to 42mm, and the lug-to-lug of 44mm is considered large for a dress watch by some. One owner reported a date display malfunction, potentially related to an automatic winder. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Powermatic 80 highly for its excellent value and versatile design.
Owners praise the Henry Archer Havstrøm for its pleasing finish and the dial's uncluttered design and legibility, with particular appreciation for the crown's accent. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Havstrøm highly for its finishing and dial design at the price point.
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