Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsOrient Diver Design 40

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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

Orient Diver Design 40 at true scale

Diver Design 40

Diameter

43mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

13.2mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,045

$395

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Orient F6722

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.9mm
Thickness
13.22mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Orient F6722
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$395
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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.

Orient Diver Design 40

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Design 40 for its value and solid build, with many appreciating its sapphire crystal. The Orient F6722 automatic movement is considered a dependable workhorse. Some owners find the Kamasu-style dial layout with arrow and sword hands and applied markers a disappointing change from the original's simpler design. Overall, owners rate the Orient Diver Design 40 highly for its value and dependable movement.