Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsMido Ocean Star 200C

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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

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

Ocean Star 200C

Diameter

43mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

80h

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,360

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Caliber 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.22mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Caliber 80
Complications
None
Date, Day

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,360
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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.

Mido Ocean Star 200C

Owners widely praise the Mido Ocean Star 200C for its excellent build quality and value, with many highlighting the matte black dial, ceramic bezel, and applied indices as attractive design elements. The watch is noted for its light titanium construction and great lume, offering good legibility and wearability, with some owners appreciating its low thickness. Accuracy is exceptional, with one owner reporting 0 to +1 second per day. However, some find the 42.5mm case size acceptable but would prefer a slightly smaller diameter, and one owner noted significant wear on the case and bezel after 3.5 months. The crown is described as slightly small, and the bezel tension as potentially a touch light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mido Ocean Star 200C highly for its impressive build quality and accuracy at its price point.