Certina Ds Action Diver 43mm 6 month review

Hi all so i have had the this Certina for 6months now and decided to do a review for anyone who is thinking about purchasing one.

[@originalboondi]

I bought the blue version before this as it was on a heavy discount. It was so good I bought the black dial and the green dial also. I love them to bits. Regulars in the rotation. All run about 5 - 6 sec a day on the wrist. Certina quoted me a service pre pandemic at 180£. Apparently they simply swap movements and send the old unit back to swatch for a recondition. Work guaranteed by Certina.

[@the_watchgent]

They are amazing watches for the money. What is your favourite colour? I did hear that as well about swapping out the movements.

[@originalboondi]

I love them all.

[@sorinsrn5442]

​@@the_watchgent the nuance of that green colour is gourgeous. Green is the best colour for this watch, imo. Wear it in good health.

[@jrgdrumsandwatches]

The movement can be regulated by any watchmaker really. Like other free sprung balance from Omega, Rolex etc. there are screws on two arms of the balance wheel to regulate it. You can spot the screws on pictures of the movement.

[@ME-hc1fk]

This is a fantastic watch for the money. I’ve just returned from a holiday in Tenerife and believe me this a great dive watch. I also took my Seiko SPB143 which has no where the accuracy of the Certina. Certina also state servicing is only 4 - 5 yrs !!

[@the_watchgent]

They are fantastic watches, what colour did you choose.

[@ME-hc1fk]

Green

[@Matt-uq3in]

Looks nice I'll have look at this model 👌

[@the_watchgent]

It's a great watch and definalty good value for the money in my opinion. Thanks for watching the video.

[@slavemi3018]

No, this DS Action Diver has the Powermatic ETA.C07.611, not the ETA.C07.111 (which the Tissot has with plastic escapement). The .611 has is same movement on the Rado watches.

[@the_watchgent]

Well spotted.

[@user-kp1es7to6z]

I think 43mm is still alright for 6.5” wrist size. The green dial is an unusual green which is quite nice. The price range is reasonable for a Swiss made watch under the swatch’s group.❤

[@setter55]

Nice review, I prefer the new coin edge bezel on this latest model. I own the one released before thos version, but in titanium. Really good xalue for money and compares quite well to my hydroconquest. Ps, lovely condition seamaster too.

[@the_watchgent]

Thanks, I love the seamaster but I don't wear that as a daily wear. Certina is a brand that should be spoken about alot more. The Ds Action Diver is such a fantastic watch.

[@setter55]

@@the_watchgent also have the same model seamaster, but don't wear it daily either. But certainly agree on the DS, very impressed with it. Love the ratchet style clasp, much more elegant than the rather crude one on my seiko marinemaster 300.

[@EdmundPorter-ju8kd]

I’ve found lots of 21mm straps for my Tissot Seastar. Same movement as the Certina, I’ve had no issues.

[@1968jpy]

This is one Swiss made diver that really has caught my attention. The only other close to this price point would be the Hamilton dive watch that looks very similar.

[@the_watchgent]

Both Certina and Hamilton use the same powermatic 80 movement, I believe. Personally, I prefer the Certina, though, due to it having a ceramic bezel and micro adjustment on the claps.

[@ejames6431]

Nice!

[@scatterbrain9490]

👍

[@Jedi391]

It’s really not. Granted I have a larger wrist but it wears very comfortably and unless you’re a small guy, it will look great.

[@durstondarden8765]

My wrist is 7 3/4, and I think this is just about the perfect size..

[@watchalot919]

It's a nice watch, but the size of a dinner plate

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