Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80vsGlycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0338


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Measurements
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DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80

Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0338
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.0mm
n/a
Thickness
13.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,045
$540
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80 is widely praised for its excellent value, robust build quality, and comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists. Owners consistently highlight its smooth crown operation, excellent case finishing for the price, and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement, with accuracy reported between +1/+2 and -6 seconds per day. The watch is considered a well-balanced, classic-looking unisex dive watch with a dynamic sunburst dial and tank-like construction. However, some reviewers note that the 38mm version lacks a ceramic bezel, and one owner found the lume on the hour markers weak. Minor criticisms include end links that do not perfectly line up with the case and occasional bracelet hair-snagging, with one instance of disappointing bezel alignment for its price category. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80 highly for its exceptional value and solid execution as a tool-watch.
Owners widely praise the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0338 for its value, dual-tone aesthetic, and suitability for smaller wrists, with one owner calling it a durable "tank" after two years of constant wear. Some owners note the bracelet is not great, specifically citing a butterfly clasp with no micro-adjustments that caused fit issues for one owner on a 6.5-inch wrist. The watch is noted to have a Swiss-made mechanical movement, sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Unisex Combat Sub 36mm Automatic Watch GL0338 highly for its wearability and value, despite some reservations about the stock bracelet.
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