Certina DS Super PH2000MvsSquale Matic

Matic
SqualeMatic

Ref. matic-grey-rubber·MSRP $1,595

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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 Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

43mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.2mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

16mm

16mm

Water Resistance

n/a

600m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,527

lowest

$1,595

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.18mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
600m

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,527
$1,595
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Reviews

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

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 Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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