Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsLuminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

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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

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm at true scale

Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Diameter

43mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,695

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW220-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
45mm
Thickness
13.22mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
CARBONOX™+
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,695
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Reviews

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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.

Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm

Owners widely praise the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its lightweight and scratch-resistant Carbonox case, which has held up well to extreme activities, and appreciate the constant lume from its tritium tubes. However, some owners report issues with the bezel rattling and have observed multiple instances of sheared lugs on the watch. One reviewer noted the rubber strap requires precise cutting and the deployant hardware is mismatched. The Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm is available on a red strap, with a black strap also offered. On balance, owners value the Luminox Master Carbon SEAL Automatic 45mm for its durable, lightweight carbon case and reliable tritium lume, despite some concerns about build quality and strap design.

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