Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

13.2mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

72h

MSRP

$1,032

lowest

$1,400

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Seiko 6R55

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.22mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$1,400
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its comfortable MarineMaster case design and attractive wave-patterned silvery-white dial with a grey bezel insert. Owners note the 40mm case and 300m water resistance. Some owners criticize the 6R55 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the watch expensive for a limited edition with a large production run. Overall, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition a comfortable and attractive watch, though some question its value proposition due to accuracy concerns and its "limited" status.