Certina DS Action Diver Review!
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- 06:00 - REVIEW STARTS HERE!
Today's video is a review of the gorgeous Certina DS Action Diver, kindly loaned to me for review from Francis & Gaye Jewellers, Coventry, UK.
Hope you enjoy! and please check out Francis & Gaye, and Instagram's clockonawrist.
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What a nice man. These are not the best days for quite a lot of people all over the world, but somehow he manages to put me in such a good mood.
Hi Cesar. That's incredibly kind of you to say! You take care my friend 😊🙏
I finally bought this Certina: a used, hardly-worn 2020 version without a single blemish or scratch. Superbly finished watch, absolutely stunning without being "blingy" at all. On top of that, the standard steel bracelet and clasp are very high quality. Very happy with it, this review was spot on. Having said that, the only significant downside for me is the action of the crown: seems flimsy and doesn't exactly inspire confidence, feels like it might fall off when being adjusted. The crown action on my similarly priced 2009 Raymond Weil Sports Diver is a different kettle of fish, sturdier, slicker and far superior - even after almost 14 years use.
Hello sir! Congrats on your purchase! I hadn't really noticed the crown action, but I'm very interested on what you've said. To that end, I'm going to go and compare it now to my other watches 😄.
Thanks for your kind words, and hope you continue to enjoy your Certina 😃👍
I find the crown unusually stiff instead. Way to rough
@@mathiashallstrom4982 I think you may need to get yours looked at in that case. Mine is really smooth and easy to turn.
I’ve just got myself the 38mm version and it’s top quality
I usually not a fan of two tone watches but I might grab the gold & green two tone 38mm. Beautifully done, great spec’d diver for the cash
Solid piece
I got myself one too, absolutely fell I’m love with it. Only down point for me is that the bracelet clasp is different then the 43mm. The bigger case size one being a lot better in my opinion. As well as the diver extension, which in the 38mm feels extremely cheap
Bloody brilliant! Hope you get to keep this one as well, you earned it.
Hi James! I did! I couldn't give it back so I bought it! And it gets more wrist time than any of my others - punches well above its weight.
Thanks very much for your kind words my friend 😃👍
Perfect alignment, that’s how you know it’s not a Seiko 🤣
That’s the issue with Seiko I love the watches but they always cut corners when it comes to quality. Certina I think are up their with Oris. I know that sounds crazy but when I use my ultra zoom camera you really can see the quality
@@Tdr-jv2nc you believe it's close quality with Oris?
@@apostolosgalimanas8274 I honestly do. When you zoom into it with a micro cam you really can see it’s high quality
Lovely video. Just got myself the turquoise version. A great watch indeed.
Great Review its lovely to see support for this Brand I have several of them I get the odd good compliment and that is of course is always nice to receive great brand good entry level watch for the collectors who have an affordable budget.
Many thanks Joshua! They are indeed seriously good watches for the money 😀👍
I always seem to get compliments wearing my certina watches
Humour is a good add-on in this
Thanks very much! I'm trying to inject a little humour here and there - life's too short to take everything too seriously 😃👍
Great video.👍👍 On the fly adjustment clasps should be more widespread. Very lazy of most manufacturers not to do them.
Thanks Mark. Totally agree - it's such a joy to use!
Love the vibe of your reviews. You almost have me convinced on the Action Diver...but you had me at hello with the PH200m. Cheers!
Haha! Thanks Brent! I still feel kinda guilty when people have told they bought a watch from my (limited number of) reviews 😳. I guess this is what's it's all about 😄👍
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Fun review, been buying watches from Francis and gaye for nearly 30 years,great guys
Thanks Craig! Yep - they are great guys indeed. Can’t wait to be able to pay them a visit again soon! 😀👍
I just found your channel and I like your style. I just subscribed. I took a couple years off from this cool hobby, but I am back. I recall looking into this awesome watch a while back. I think I am gonna order this one, as it really is a quality piece and a great value. I have had some nice watches, but always ended up trading most of them. I still have my trusted Damasko DA46, so this Certina dive piece will be perfect for a nice change of pace. Great job and I look forward to more of your videos!!!
Good morning sir! Thanks very much for your kind words. I have to say, this watch (which I bought after reviewing it) is getting the most wrist time out of all my watches! I absolutely love it! The quality you get at the price is almost a crime 😄. I’m not sure where you’re based, but there are some great deals on this at the moment, so it’s definitely worth shopping round. Enjoy your re-entry into the world of watches, take care, and stay safe 👍😀
Always liked the Certina DS Action Diver even more now in 38mm. I realized a few years ago that regardless of the size of my arms my wrists and joints were a major factor and having an uncomfortable monster that didn’t fit was not wrist presence. So I still have some pretty solid and good watches in my collection but their just too large lug to lug and in diameter for me.
This Certina is beautiful and all around a solid diver with that Swatch group movement , fit & finish.
Definitely time to unload a few beasts to grab another daily diver.
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for your comments buddy! I still rate this way higher than a lot of my other watches - and it still gets the most wrist time! Tricky game isn't it, finding a watch that fits all the criteria - fit, size, quality etc. Enjoy your weekend my friend 😃👍
Thank you for review. Love this watches.
I recently purchased the sun burst blue dial and matching blue bezel Certina C032.451.11.047.00. I absolutely love it and i love the quartz orecidrive accuracy of some +/- 10 sec per YEAR! In your face automatics. I am not impressed with the lume. I wish Certina made this in a sun burst Orange dial bezel. I would buy that as well.
Very nice my friend! Yeah I agree with orange.....I love orange....😄👍
@@SirWatchGeek Could you pls kind sir recommend to me a great orange dial diver watch. Preferably swiss quartz, then japanese quartz, but no automatics. I love the precision of quartz. And not over $1,000 not care about the band bracelet since i will change it out to match my ring.
@@stevenbriandunn5648 have a look at this one - swiss military hanowa 6-4324.04.079 I don't know much about it, but I think it fits your requirements! Although it's not small at 45mm diameter.
I like your accent. It's very noise indeed! :-)
btw I've got this wonderful watch and wear it since 1 year or so. No problems at all, it is very precise.
tnx for your fine video and stay sound!
Hi Klaus! Thanks very much for your kind words. Glad you like your Certina, I still love it too! It gets more wrist time than most of my other watches. Take care my friend 😀👍
great review and outstanding photography!
Thank you kindly!
hahahaha! 'Let's flip the camera and find out'....
I noticed you concluded with 'so there you have it' . Same reviewer..... :)
Great that the watch community comes together!
😂 I've just had to refresh my memory on this review - I actually say "so there you go guys...." Phew! Sufficiently different....I think?! 😄 Thanks for you comments my friend! 😀👍
I have the titanium version of this watch which I love. The only negative is that the micro adjust clasp slips out with the slightest amount of pressure without pushing the depressors. The teeth on the ratcheting track seem to be less pronounced when compared to the steel version. Are you able to pull out the extension manually without pushing depressors on your watch? Not sure if its just the titanium version that has this problem. Nice review, Thanks.
That's very interesting! I'm wearing mine right now - just tried to pull it out, and no movement whatsoever.
Is it a design fault I wonder? Or could yours just be a bad one?
Thanks for the kind words my friend!
It happened to me too! Have the same watch.
Really considering one of these over a tag
Well I loved it so much, it never went back after the review. I bought it! 😄👍
It's a decent/great value watch. I have one for a year as my beater watch at work (working manual labour) now. It's been through heat, oil, steel shavings etc. and I have to say that I have no problem doing anything with this watch. Slight problem because it's going like +15s/day but nothing demagnetising and adjusting can't solve. The bracelet makes the watch with the middle links even bigger on the wrist as it's already is at 43mm, so keep that in mind if you have an average or smaller wrist. I usually wear mine on Nato strap and I can say that the watch is very top heavy if you don't wear your bracelet tight. But that doesn't mean the steel bracelet is bad - it's excellent with the divers extension and feels very sturdy and well made (but I just choose to not wear it as it makes the watch bigger than I'd like). Also, Certinas customer service is excellent. Withing a month of me buying this watch I still can't explain what happend, might've bumped the crown while not fully tihgtened or something and I demaged the threads or even the threads in the casing itself - the AD said it wasn't covered in the warranty but they can try and send it in but it would most likely get rejected. And guess what? They replaced the crown and did minor polishing on case and fully covered the costs. For me that's going above and beyond for their customer and that's why this watch isn't going to be my last watch from Certina. Also on the sidenote: The Tissot Gentleman 40mm Powermatic steel bracelet fits perfectly on this watch (both 21mm bracelets), slims it down and makes it more shiny - so I'd recommend swapping to that one if you have one laying around (downside is that it's a butterfly clasp).
Thanks for review. Just looking for the same with green second hand. I got the deal to get new one with 2 years garanty 580 euros.
Does it feel lighter or same than Oris aquis or tag heur aguaracer or other same kind of watches?
That's a great deal!
Oris Aquis 43mm a tiny bit lighter at 178grams, Tag Aquaracer quite a bit heavier at 212grams!
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Awesome review. Nicely done Love the sense of humor and the way you scripted the review. Just convinced me to pick one up. New subscriber as well. Cheers.
Thanks very much Scott! Really appreciated. I bought this after reviewing it - I couldn't let it go back! It still gets more wrist time than my others (got it on now 😄). You'll love it if you get one 👍
@@SirWatchGeek It really checks all the boxes for me. Sapphire, iso compliant, a respected brand with a nice history, automatic etc etc. I’ll be sure to leave a comment and let you know what I think. Thanks again for the excellent review. 😁
@@redbarchetta4 Please do! I'd love to know what you think. And thanks again buddy 👊
I've heard Gary from I Like Watches talk about Frances & Gaye he says top notch company .
Highly recommended - great service all round 😃👍
Funny and informative. Well done.
Thanks very much my friend! 🙏😃👊
4:20 Very nice 👏😆
Is it just me or does the lume pip look more like C3 rather than BGW9?
I think you're probably right! Well spotted 😄👍
great all round watch, the bezel should be ceramic though. does the clasp allow you to use each micro-adjust setting if you want to?
Hi there! Yes I agree - a ceramic bezel would have just completed it really, and yes - the adjustment on the bracelet is at about 2mm increments all through the range 😀👍
Nice review, nice watch, amazing quality filming, crystal clear. I was thinking of getting a Seiko Willard or Mas but they are too expensive and the free extra of a misaligned bezel with every Seiko doesn't appeal. This Certina is a real looker. The odd 21 mm lug width is neither here nor there - the stainless steel bracelet is gorgeous.
Thank you kind sir! If you're thinking of a Willard, I bought the Steeldive version which is absolutely fabulous quality for around £100! But the Certina is really gorgeous. I did buy this after reviewing it, and it is still the watch that gets the most wrist time from my collection 😃👍
This watch is ISO 6425. Which means it is a real Divers watch. Not a Fashion watch/pretender. Like so many of the big names. Once review. Thanks
Hi there what is your wrist size the 43 fits well on you , I’m currently looking to buy one in the sales just unsure what size to get my wrist is 18-19 cm thanks steve
Hi Steve. My wrist is exactly 7" or just under 18 cm. So it should look absolutely fine on you! 😀👍
Hi there. I own this exact watch and the Tissot Seastar 80 which has obviously the same movement. Both are fantastic value for money and both have pro and cons. My Seastar is much lighter as it has the rubber strap which is so comfortable and easy to wear. In my humble opinion the Certina is much chunkier so maybe better for deep sea diving but what the hell as you buy these for use and fun, not an investment. Good luck to all Andrew from Ireland
Hi Andrew! Thanks for your comment buddy 😃. I wasn't familiar with the Seastar, but I've just had a look, and it looks an amazing watch! And who doesn't love a transparent case back!
Take care my friend! 😃👍👍👍
@@SirWatchGeek hi from Belfast. Hope you are well. Thank you so much for your kind comments and I have to admit I have been a total arse hole having had a Rolex gmt, 2 submariners, 2 explorers and sold them years ago. I got what I paid but now omg I would have made a bloody fortune. What a dick head 😭. As they say hindsight is a great thing. At least I got a new Air King from my AD. Will bequeath it to my son ! Take care in this mad world
@@andrewallen2038 Bloody hell! I think that's something you'll never get over! Who'd have thought the Rolex market would have gone this way 😭. Sounds like you've got a good relationship with your AD and congrats on getting the Air King. As you say - that one ain't goin' nowhere!
Take care too my friend - there's an awful lot to be down about in these crazy times 😀👊👍
@@SirWatchGeek hi friend. I have just noticed that Tissot have just brought out a new beefed up version called the Tissot 2000 Seastar. Looks amazing so check it out. Hope all well with you. Where are you from.? Andrew
Aww man! That is some beefily huge gorgeous watch! 46mm, 600m, 16mm thick - I love it! £865? That's still a decent price for the specs!
I'm in Worcester my friend. Moved here 18 months ago after living for 12 years in a flat. My wife became a best selling author a couple of years ago, and she's the reason I've been able to buy so many watches 😄 - and long may it continue! 🤞😄.
How's Belfast? I've had Belfast by Boney M in my bloody head for days now! 😳🤣
I'm Nigel by the way 😃👍
I'm torn between this one or the seiko king samurai , any advise please?
Hi there! I don’t have any personal experience with the Samurai, so it will come down to your personal choice. A big difference though, is the Certina (Powermatic 80) has 80 hours power reserve over the Seiko’s 40 hours (4R35). Good luck with whichever choice you make! 😀👍
I would advice against buying ANY seiko until they hire non-blind qc people
Great video 😁
Thank you Lars! Really appreciate that 😀🙏
I recently ran across this piece online. I don't know who stole what from who, but it looks very similar to my Citizen Promaster Diver Titanium. The shape of the bezel and end links are identical. I was thinking of replacing my Citizen with the Certina, but it has the same 60 click bezel and I don't really like it. Enjoyed the video thanks for taking the time to bring it to RUclips. BTW, you do know that squirrels are actually rodents? Just saying...
Hi Jim! Sorry for the delay in replying. Very interesting similarities there. I'm not sure if it's just the fact that you're going to get the odd coincidental similarity, or if there's more to it!
Interestingly, I have a friend who owns a micro brand, and the clasp he's going for for his next watch is IDENTICAL to that on the Certina! I mean - IDENTICAL! And that is an off-the-shelf clasp. So has the supplier 'stole' the design from Certina, or are Certina using an off-the-shelf clasp? 🤷♂️😄
And squirrels are just so cute!!! 😍😁👍👍👍
How is the quality of Certina D's diver? I read that feel quality more of 1000 euro watch...
Quality is excellent! Does feel like a much more expensive watch. I bought this after reviewing it, and it gets a lot of wrist time. Definitely recommended 😀👍
@@SirWatchGeek you believe its quality like Oris Aquis?
I have the Certina in front of me now, next to my wife’s Aquis Date. There is nothing to separate them! (in my opinion). The Certina is certainly a quality watch that is right up there with more expensive pieces.
@@SirWatchGeek great !! I think I will go soon for D's action diver...just I am afraid if it's very big watch!!! I have 17 cm wrist
@@apostolosgalimanas8274 I understand your concern. My wrist is slightly bigger at 17.8 and it wears great. If you can't try one on first, it is a slight risk I agree. I like my watches big, and I don't care if others think they look too big for my wrist (I think they all look fine 😄).
Beautiful watch and one that I covet, but the large lug-to-lug dimensions makes it far too large on my puny wrist.
Also, I couldn't quite place your face. It seemed strangely familiar, and your kind expression as well🧐. At the end of the video it hit me! You are the twin brother of lord Davos Seaworth/Sir Onion in Game of Thrones! Brilliantly portrayed by Liam Cunningham🥳.
Greetings from Denmark, Copenhagen🤗
Hello my friend! You know - I've never watched Game of Thrones, but wow! I can really see the resemblance! He would obviously be my much, much older and slightly less handsome brother though 😉😆👍
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Nice review! May I ask you where you bought the strap? Looks awesome
Hi mate. Sorry for the delay! I got that strap off Etsy - can't remember the seller, but there are loads of handmade straps on there. Hope that helps! 😃👍
@@SirWatchGeek Thank you, I'll have a look then
@@Foreman1329 I’ve just found the seller - it’s SamartiaLeather. And they’re handmade in Ukraine (I think I may have said Lithuania 😄)
good review :) just won one of these on an ebay auction for £427 surprised it didn't go higher
Wow! That was a good result! You won’t be disappointed when it comes - I bought this review piece, I just couldn’t let it go back! 😄
Was that for a new watch or used? Either way - great deal 👍
Thanks for your support my friend! Take care 😀👍
@@SirWatchGeek It was listed as new without tags, the seller was a model who did work for certina's branding and was allowed to keep the watch as a gift but he decided to sell it. So I guess it's used, but in new condition. No warranty but box/papers etc.
@@wish brilliant! Got yourself a fab deal there! 😃💯
Which one would you recommend; Seiko SPB143 or this Certina?
Hi Hafeez. Tough question! The Seiko is a little smaller, and is of a classic design, and The Certina is a lot cheaper, but you can't go wrong with either!
I think I'd prefer the SPB239 myself if I were in the market for one 😀👍
@@SirWatchGeek hi there sir!
3 weeks ago I came to ask for your opinion on both said watches and I'm happy to report that I went out from the store 5 days ago or so with the Certina, just exactly like yours. And I was even more happy when I stalked on your Instagram account 😆 and found the watch is still with you!
I'm so glad that I went this route instead of following the masses on the Seiko SPB. Handled both watches, and the Certina felt better quality plus better QC.
For a 5 day old watch out of the store, 8.5-9 seconds loss cumulatively since the day I acquired it is quite impressive!
Amazing video !! Thank you ( much better than the Australian guy !!! Hahah)
That's very kind of you to say! 😄
thanks my friend 👍👍👍
Feedback for the guy in the video - it can be a bit .. hmm frustrating with the long intro where the watch is not discussed - consider getting to the point faster…?
Thanks Anders! I have come to realise that and speed things up a bit. Doesn't always happen, but if there's a lot of talking, I tell viewers where to fast forward to 😃👍
@@SirWatchGeek oki - good stuff:)
Hey new sub here I’m just wondering/ opinion on this watch here ( ceda ds ) or the mido ocean star I want a everyday watch also been looking at titanium in both your thoughts ? Cheers in advance
Hi Chris - thanks very much for subbing!
Mido or Certina - tough question! Both owned by the Swatch Group of course, and both very similarly specced. They both use ETA based movements with 80 hours of power reserve, and both similarly priced.
Titanium versions are about 30% lighter in weight overall. Personally, I like to know I'm wearing a watch, so titanium models have never been on my radar - but that's just personal choice. As is choosing between the 2! You can't go wrong with either! If I were choosing one now, I'd be seriously looking at the Ocean Star Tribute. Looks the business in my opinion!
I don't know if I've helped or not, but let me know what you eventually go for 😀👍
@@SirWatchGeek yes it is a stuff choice and throw Christopher ward into the mix and I’m bugged I’ve got about 600/1100 to spend on a nice decent everyday watch which I can wear to work on my bike already own two tissot and a tag plus do I save my money and get a Tudor or omega next year 😩😩😩
@@Chris-dw3xl I can tell you now - this dliemna never ends! 😄
@@SirWatchGeek 😂😂😂😂
Brilliant review and a new sub to your channel . Never heard of this model before and I'm sold . Hope it's still running well and getting wrist time .
Thank you James! Really kind of you sir. Yep - still running great and I'm wearing it today! 😄 Definitely recommended 😃👍
Although it says Swiss Made is it really a Swiss movement made in China?!?!?! Burberry comes to mind.
Hi Alan.
Swiss law states that in order for the movement to be considered ‘Swiss’, It must be assembled and inspected in Switzerland, and 60% of its manufacturing costs generated there (50% of all movement parts’ value, excluding the cost of assembly, must also be Swiss). Other elements like the case have similar provisions.
Swiss companies that make 100% of their parts are extremely rare!
Hope that info helps 😀👍
@@SirWatchGeek Ok, yes but I was disappointed to see Made in China on the box a Burberry came in, also said Swiss Made on the bottom of the dial like so many of these "Swiss" brands. Didn't see it until I got home and by then I didn't have the heart or the gumption to take it back. Still have the watch and I'm ok with it but will certainly be more diligent next time. I guess they're still good watches. No wonder Rolex is so expensive. But if it is only the manufacturing that is the question, perhaps I can give these "other brands" a pass. So many good sub $1000 watches at this level.
Burberry watches are definitely classed as Swiss Made - perhaps it’s just the box that’s made in China.
@@SirWatchGeek Hmm... ok, I can get on board that! Never thought of that.
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I was hoping for the 38mm 😟
Sorry to disappoint 😔
@@SirWatchGeek No problem 👊
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These so expensive I can’t buy one 😞
I understand that my friend 😔. There are still plenty of really nice watches out there for way less - I have a few that were under £100 and are great! 👍
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If anyone is here to actually see the watch, you're going to have to jump to 7.50 to miss the waffle. 😴
Thank you very much for your kind words sir! 😆
As a fellow drummer myself, I'm going to have to have a look at some of your videos.....
@@SirWatchGeek 👌Excellent! Don't take it personally, man. I've learned from experience that people click to see whatever you're talking about, and for me the introduction just seemed to go on for far too long. I could have made a more constructive comment, but I'm always grumpy in the morning. 😂
@@M123OCT 😆👍 point taken! I'm trying to be a bit different from many of the other watch channels, and not everyone gets my 'humour' 😄. I know what you mean though. I flick through most tutorial videos to get to the actual point 😆.
Have a good day mate 👍