Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186

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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 Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186 at true scale

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,032

$515

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.22mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$515
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Reviews

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Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80 for its exceptional value, robust build quality, and ISO 6425 certification, with many highlighting its precise Powermatic 80.611 movement and excellent legibility. The watch is frequently lauded for its vibrant sunburst dials, clean design with gilt accents, and the smooth action of its engraved ceramic bezel. Some owners note the 40.5mm case's 14mm thickness as substantial, and a few find the end links do not perfectly align with the case, while others report accuracy between 3-6 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80 highly for its impressive quality and value proposition in the dive watch market.

Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186

Owners widely praise the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186 for its value, often noting its sub-$300 price point and reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its robust construction, with one owner reporting it has endured range use, diving, and drops. The watch is considered a distinct design, not an homage, and is recommended as a more affordable alternative to other dive watches. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0186 highly for its exceptional value and proven durability.

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