Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsTissot PR516

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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

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

40.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

80h

80h

MSRP

$1,032

$825

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.22mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
n/a
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$825
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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its robust build quality, vintage motorsport aesthetics, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical connections and the 38mm case size. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others note that its 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug may feel large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its blend of heritage design and modern build at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.