Certina DS Action Diver 38mmvsTimex Deepwater Reef 200

Deepwater Reef 200
TimexDeepwater Reef 200

Ref. deepwater-reef-200-41mm-titanium-automatic-bracelet-watch-tw2y64400·MSRP $689

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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 38mm at true scale

DS Action Diver 38mm

Timex Deepwater Reef 200 at true scale

Deepwater Reef 200

Diameter

38mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,144

$689

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Miyota 8215

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
13.22mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,144
$689
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Certina DS Action Diver 38mm

Owners widely praise the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm for its excellent value, quality finishing, and comfortable dimensions, with many recommending it as a daily wear. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its robust build quality, smooth crown operation, and the attractive, cleaner dial compared to other models. Specific praise is given to its 38mm case size, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 12.2mm thickness, making it ideal for smaller wrists. Some owners were drawn to unique features like the grey-titanium case and distinctive color accents. The Powermatic 80 movement is noted for its 80-hour power reserve. Caveats include male end links, which some owners consider a flaw, and one reviewer missed the charm of the previous model's aluminum bezel, finding the updated ceramic bezel colder. One owner advised trying on the watch as it wears very small. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm highly for its exceptional value and well-executed compact diver design.

Timex Deepwater Reef 200

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch for its exceptional value, comfortable titanium build, and striking tool watch aesthetic. The lume is consistently highlighted as a major strength, charging quickly, glowing brightly, and remaining legible for extended periods. The 41mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the bracelet is described as surprisingly beautiful and solid, with one owner finding it comfortable and free of rattle. The dial and handset are also frequently commended for their attractive design and execution, contributing to a premium feel for the price. The Miyota 8215 movement is mentioned as noisy by one owner, and another notes its accuracy is not chronometer-level, with a two-day power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Titanium Automatic Bracelet Watch highly for its impressive design and finishing quality at its price point.