Certina DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80vsThorn 40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch

40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch
Thorn40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch

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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

Thorn 40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch at true scale

40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch

Diameter

40.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.0mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,032

$254

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.611

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.22mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.01mm
48mm
Lug Width
19mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,032
$254
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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.

Thorn 40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch

Owners are impressed with the quality and looks of the Thorn 40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch, finding it well-made and sturdy with solid end links. Some owners note the 40.5mm size feels just right, while one owner wishes the watch were thinner than its 13.5mm to 14mm thickness. One owner reports the crown is difficult to screw down, though another owner states there are no issues with the crown or winding. The bracelet is described by one owner as "janky." Overall, owners rate the Thorn 40.5mm Titanium Sub Diver Automatic Watch highly for its build quality and appealing design.

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