Certina DS Super PH2000MvsSquale Master

Master
SqualeMaster

Ref. master-titanium·MSRP $2,785

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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 Super PH2000M at true scale

DS Super PH2000M

Squale Master at true scale

Master

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.2mm

n/a

Thickness

16mm

15.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

1200m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,527

lowest

$2,785

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
16mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.18mm
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
1200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,527
$2,785
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Reviews

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Certina DS Super PH2000M

The Certina DS SUPER PH2000M is praised for its lightweight titanium construction and comfortable wearability despite its 43mm size, with reviewers highlighting its standout turquoise gradient dial and retro 70s design. Owners note its extreme shock resistance, potentially making it the most shock-proof mass-produced automatic watch. The watch is considered a good buy, especially on discount, and is lauded for its legibility, lume, and the reliable POWERMATIC 80.611 movement. Some owners find the minute hand bulky and the bezel has noticeable play, while one reviewer notes its 16mm height is bulky. The 2,000m water resistance is seen by some as excessive given human depth limitations. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS SUPER PH2000M highly for its unique design and robust specifications at its price point.

Squale Master

Owners widely praise the Squale Master's outstanding quality and value, with one owner considering it the best dive watch at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the vintage dial and orange minute hand for excellent legibility, and the high-quality mesh bracelet is also a noted strength. A reviewer points out the Sellita SW 200-1 elaboré movement has an accuracy of ±7 to ±20 seconds per day, and the 17mm thickness and substantial 42mm size are noted as significant, though the reviewer found the stealthy, dressed-down design grew on them. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master highly for its exceptional build quality and legibility at its price point.

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