Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80vsPeacock Watches Just Dive

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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

Peacock Watches Just Dive at true scale

Just Dive

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

13.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,399

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Peacock SL-1702

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.22mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Peacock SL-1702
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,399
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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.

Peacock Watches Just Dive

The Peacock Just Dive is praised for its beautiful dial, described as delicate and transparent with a five-layer translucent enamel achieved through an 8-hour artisan process. Some owners find the vibrant blue dial eye-catching, though it can appear too flashy in bright light. One owner noted a potentially misaligned date window. Overall, owners rate the Peacock Just Dive highly for its artisan dial finishing at the price.

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