Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432

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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 Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

$515

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.22mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$515
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80

The Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its exceptional value, robust build quality, and sporty character, with owners highlighting its striking sunburst blue dial and precise bezel alignment. Some reviewers note the 43mm size and NATO strap can make it thick for under-cuff wear, and one owner found the end links did not perfectly match the case. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of 3-6 seconds per day and another of +45 seconds over 47 days. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 an excellently priced and well-built tool watch that offers significant value for its price.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432

The Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432 is praised for its wearability on smaller wrists due to its thin 10.4mm case and inward-curving lugs, with owners noting its versatility as an everyday and business-casual watch. Its lume lasts longer than some alternatives, and the dial is generally considered perfect, though one owner noted a slight underapplication on the 6 o'clock marker. The watch is seen as a good affordable option and a strong value, with owners citing its Swiss-made mechanical movement, 200M water resistance, and sapphire crystal. Some owners find the 42mm size borderline large, while others appreciate its thinness, with one owner suggesting its dimensions are 42mm x 49.5mm x 10.5mm. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0432 highly for its value and wearability.