Certina DS-7 QuartzvsD1 Milano Ultra Thin Sealed

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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

D1 Milano Ultra Thin Sealed at true scale

Ultra Thin Sealed

Diameter

39mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

9.7mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$532

$375

lowest

Movement

F06.412

Miyota GL22

Case

7 specs
Category
n/a
Watch
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
9.72mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
10mm
23.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F06.412
Miyota GL22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$532
$375
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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.

D1 Milano Ultra Thin Sealed

The D1 Milano Ultra Thin Sealed is praised for its thinness and affordability, with owners finding the build quality surprisingly good for the price. Some users note the polycarbonate strap is exceptionally light, though one owner describes the outer finish of the black polycarbonate model as degrading and wearing away, calling it "absolute junk" and reporting poor customer service. The clasp mechanism is also described as feeling somewhat cheap and potentially bendable. One owner recalls an earlier version featuring mineral glass before an upgrade to sapphire. Overall, owners rate the D1 Milano Ultra Thin Sealed highly for its thinness and affordability, despite concerns about the durability of the polycarbonate finish and clasp.