Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsMelbourne Watch Company Sorrento

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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

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento at true scale

Sorrento

Diameter

40.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,032

$844

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.22mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$844
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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.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.

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