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


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Measurements
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DS Action Diver 40.5mm Powermatic 80

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 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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