Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsGlycine Combat Sub

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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 Combat Sub at true scale

Combat Sub

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,045

$515

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.22mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
n/a
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

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 Combat Sub

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub for its exceptional thinness, with sources noting case thicknesses around 10.4mm to 10.8mm, perfect proportions, and a refined aesthetic that avoids homage designs. Many highlight its significant value, especially at discounted prices, and its solid build quality. Some owners report an inconsistent power reserve and sub-par lume that can be difficult to read at night, while one owner noted a slightly off-color lume pip on the chapter ring. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its blend of wearability and value.

From video reviewers

The Glycine Combat Sub offers good value at its price point, with reviewers highlighting its attractive design and comfortable wear. However, multiple reviewers noted areas where cost-saving measures are apparent in the build quality.