Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsHorizon Watches Nemo

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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

Horizon Watches Nemo at true scale

Nemo

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

13.2mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,032

lowest

$1,100

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.22mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
47mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$1,100
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Reviews

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

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.

Horizon Watches Nemo

Owners widely praise the Horizon Watches Nemo for its handsome, Art Deco-inspired design, particularly the beautiful pistachio dial with its wave pattern and high raised indexes, which matches video appearances and is suitable for daily wear. The watch is noted for its well-executed details like the stepped case, uniquely shaped lugs, and well-formed crown guards, with one owner finding it exceeded expectations. Reviewers and owners alike point to the Sellita SW200 movement as a welcome feature, though the date window numbers are small and difficult to read. One owner considers the 1100 USD price a drawback, while another flags the bezel's stiffness and tight tension as weak points. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Horizon Watches Nemo highly for its attractive design and thoughtful detailing at the price point.