Certina DS-7 QuartzvsCitizen BM7620-83M

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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-7 Quartz at true scale

DS-7 Quartz

Citizen BM7620-83M at true scale

BM7620-83M

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

9.7mm

9.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

180h

MSRP

$532

$219

lowest

Movement

F06.412

Citizen E111

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
9.72mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
10mm
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Indices
n/a
Baton

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
F06.412
Citizen E111
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
180h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$532
$219
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-7 Quartz

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-7 Quartz for its excellent case finishing and comfortable 39mm wearability, with some preferring its wrist presence over other integrated bracelet watches. The green dial is a particular highlight for one owner. The Certina DS-7 Quartz features a quartz movement and 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-7 Quartz highly for its refined finishing and comfortable proportions at its price point.

Citizen BM7620-83M

Owners praise the Citizen BM7620-83M for its 38mm case size and finishing, with one owner noting its 9.7mm thickness and crisp white dial. It is considered a great everyday wear and suitable for travel, available for around $165 shipped. Some owners dislike the stock bracelet and note the lack of a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Citizen BM7620-83M highly for its wearability and value as an entry-level quartz.