Certina DS Action 34.5mmvsRatio FreeDiver Professional Quartz


Ref. ratio-freediver-professional-sapphire-black-dial-quartz-rtf005-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $96
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Measurements
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DS Action 34.5mm

FreeDiver Professional Quartz
Diameter
34.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.7mm
n/a
Thickness
10.3mm
lowest
13mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
MSRP
$513
$96
lowest
Movement
F05.412
Seiko VX42
Case
5 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Certina DS Action owners widely praise its value and build quality, with many noting its exceptional accuracy, with some experiencing deviations of only a few seconds per week. The watch is described as a serious tool watch, durable enough for demanding work and offering a comfortable wear, even on larger wrists. Some owners appreciate the toolless adjustable clasp and the use of quality materials. A reviewer notes the titanium version offers an attractive design for the price. One owner reports the watch running approximately 20 seconds fast per day, attributing this to a lack of regulation. Another owner expects battery life to be around four years. The user manual is described as generic. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action highly for its build quality and accuracy at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its comfortable bracelet, low profile, and thin 10mm case. The watch features a sapphire crystal, all-stainless steel construction, and a screw-down crown, with reviewers noting its excellent C3 lume and precise bezel action that aligns perfectly with minimal back play. Some owners find the bracelet clasp feels cheap and suggest improvements for sapphire legibility, though the overall construction is considered solid. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire Black Dial Quartz RTF005 200M Men's Watch highly for its robust build and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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