Certina DS Action 34.5mmvsRatio FreeDiver 200M

FreeDiver 200M
RatioFreeDiver 200M

Ref. ratio-freediver-sapphire-stainless-steel-yellow-dial-quartz-rtf034-200m-mens-watch·MSRP $89

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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 34.5mm at true scale

DS Action 34.5mm

Ratio FreeDiver 200M at true scale

FreeDiver 200M

Diameter

34.5mm

43.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

41.7mm

n/a

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

MSRP

$513

$89

lowest

Movement

F05.412

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
10.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.68mm
n/a
Lug Width
17mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
F05.412
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$513
$89
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Reviews

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

Certina DS Action 34.5mm

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.

Ratio FreeDiver 200M

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz for its excellent value, high quality at its price point, and robust build, often comparing it favorably to other brands. The watch features a sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, with a quartz movement. Some owners find the 43.5mm case to be thick and chunky, potentially too large for smaller wrists, though it is described as looking nice and feeling high quality. Overall, owners rate the Ratio FreeDiver 200M Quartz highly for its exceptional quality and value, making it a satisfying vacation or beater watch.