CERTINA DS ACTION 38MM THE BEST ROLEX ALTERNATIVE FOR SMALL WRIST PERIOD ! 

Certina is very underrated. I have its DS 2 high accuracy chronograph (quartz, titanium). During the three years I have it, it has been performing incredibly (+ 7 sec./year) Better than its specification of +/-10 sec./year.

THIS IS THE BEST YOUTUB REVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! MANY THANKS!

not usually commenting but loved the whole review, cheers from Norway, picking this up tomorrow

The best review on this watch! Best hug from Brazil.

Awesome review, can’t wait to get mine!

I agree with you 100%. It is a great looking piece, very classic look

Great video brother. I finally pulled the trigger and bought a green one in 38mm. I love it. I have a few issues. The male end links protrude a bit leaving a little gap. I wish it was ceramic bezel insert. Micro adjusts would have been amazing if they were like the bigger version. I loved that rachet extension. But this is all subjective. What I love, others may hate. But on the plus. Amazing build. Very accurate at 1.5spd atm. Movement is very good.

Nice review!! beautiful elegant watch!

Awesome review, thanks.

I have the green version. I was hesitant to get it as the insert is still aluminum (unlike the Aquis or Hydroconquest), but after a few months of using it, I don't regret anything!! I have a handful of Powermatic 80s in my Tissots also, and it's great! Truly a value for money watch. 😀

I usually dont comment Videos very often, but i have to say: Great review and I loved the way you presented the information about the watch. Greetings from Germany :)

I own this exact watch for 2 years now, and also having bought a BB58 in blue a year after, this one gets the most wrist time. It just feels more comfortable tbh and let’s be honest for the price it’s a fantastic beater. Highly recommend.

Really great watch!

Wearing my CERTINA DS CHRONOMETER TITANIUM 200 METERS SAPPHIRE 1997 still! Survived my military career all the way into retirement after 30 yrs of service! Still looks great, first gift from my wife back then! See the plus 🇨🇭!

Last year I was looking for a 38mm diver for my small wrist and I considered the Certina and UK/Swiss brand Christopher Ward, both great watches at a similar price here in the UK. The Certina is good looking and good value with the 80 hour power reserve but I bought the CW. The overall quality is excellent, the "light catcher" case is beautiful with a slim profile, bracelet is 20mm width, with smaller end links that are quick release and an easy manual micro adjust clasp. Also add the 5 year guarantee and it's a real winner for me.

The sandwich dial on some panerai watch models is a work of art. I know that from working machining them. I was very proud of my work and they were my favourite. You pay more for special finishes and applied indexes as they are individually manufactured and applied. The certina dial would be painted so cheaper but its quality and precision is second to none. Ive wanted one for over 22 years and i want value for money. The hamilton military watch is really good value also and its excellent for the money. The strap and clasp on the certina is like my longines classique, so comfortable, beautifully made and still as good as when i bought it over 20 years ago. Listen to this guy, its one of the most honest watch reviews ive ever seen on you tube. Well done to him.

Great video. I agree 100% with your comments. I do own a Rolex GMT, Longines Hydroconquest, Montblanc Chrono diver and other quality divers... and I think this watch features premium quality in a totally independent design.... I feel that this model may send my other divers to drawer for long periods of time... thanks for your video , it confiems my thoughts...

Nice job! Well done and thank you! Frank in Colorado

thanks for the review, i bought one because you convinced me. there is a titan version also that you can review. nice.

I love this watch, it's the best value for money. And it has the perfect size😁

Thanks for the great review. I bought a 38mm Version in Bicolor green/gold for my wife and a 43mm Version in black for me as a christmas present. I'm really looking forward to christmas. ;)

Hi friends ! Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts about this watch that i found absolutely beautiful and interesting ! Don't hesitate to tell me what you think...

Great review. I tried this one on for the first time yesterday, the green variant, and I was impressed. Premium feeling, and a good fit for my 16,5cm wrists. The design is conservative and versatile, which are good things in my book. I'm not a fan of the PowerMatic 80 movement, as I fear the watchmakers I know perhaps won't be able to service it, but apart from that it is a great watch from a respected brand. As a Scandinavian I like Certina; I remember seeing them being the official timekeeper of many ski competitions.

Thank you for this complete review. This watch will be my next one, OK?😅

Really good review man! I think this is my next watch. Gonna try it in the store this weekend

Hello Certina. Please update this 38mm to the same specification of your 43mm. Ceramic bezel, on the fly micro adjustment extension, etc. Titanium variant would also be dope. Sincerely, Those who have small wrist.

I love SW and ETA movements

Really nice job! I am saving up for one myself.. for my equally chicken wrist! Frank in Colorado

I've owned the Black/Gold version for about 5 months. I have worn it about 24/7 during that time. Unbelievable watch for the money. +4.5 spd after break in. $650 from Dubai including shipping and 2 year warranty.

Very nice review and you definitely deserve the watch. Ordered one today gold version with black and green. My wrist is 19cm diameter i hope 38mm wont look to small. I could get 43mm but dont like the extra weight. Certina is great quality had DS first with quartz movement for 12 years without any problem.

Certina 300m water reistance is just something they do. It blows every other "divers" out for the water - pun intended!

Kudos for your review, without doubt one of the best if not the best one on the certina ds action diver 38 mm. It would be great if you could do a follow up with one more video on the two tone SE Turtle Conservancy. I have just bought this SE version and not only, I have adopted a turtle too... Zee is th name of the turtle.

very affordable and beautiful as well

I have two of these watches, both are excellent quality, and run more accurate than my Rolex Sub, or my Rolex date just.

Merci beaucoup.

I gifted my Orient Golden Eye II to my father, so I've been looking at filling that space with another automatic. If I had over £1,000 to spend on a watch, I'd splurge on the Seiko Presage Eternal, but I've been looking at more down to earth options in the Certina DS Podium/ DS Caimano/ DS-8 Powermatic. However, the date window gives me pause.

Certina is very popular in the middle east to and i bought my DS 6 years ago in Bahrain

With my DS2 equiped with the powermatic 80 I do have a +5 sec/day precision. Sure ! Next month I will buy the titanium version of this DS action , for 21 times less the price of a Rolex equivalent ! And this DS system makes of Certinas very robust watches.

I love the 12mm "SICKNESS" 😂😂 GOOD REVIEW! 👍 Subscribed

Yay. Just got the black one and love it! Nice review, agree with every point you mentioned.. there is no such thing as a 38mm modern submariner, so, this is a gem..

Best diver (or watch for that matter) under 1,000 bucks all things considered. I own this exact watch and love it equally (if not more) as my other more expensive watches. The only downsides would be the lume which is pretty weak, and as you said it looks like a Rolex Sub from afar.

One thought on the servicing it has to go back to certina as its laser regulated so can only be done by certina. I myself own the larger version in green that looks blue indoors it has the sliding extension of which I do prefer they are all beautifully made and unbelievably accurate. One noticed in the comments remarks on weak lume I just cannot see this problem one thought how wonderfully strong the lume was I have no complaints at all regarding that.

Nice intro.

I have seven solar quartz watches and I've been looking for ages to get my first and only automatic. This ticks all the boxes with its 38mm case, 80 hour power reserve and beautiful finish. A guy is offering me this exact model (owned for 8 months) for 525 US dollars. Do you think it is worth it?

Awesome watch. I have the DS 1 Chronometer. Unrelated question, what is the background music you used in this video? Merci et bon journée.

Has anyone actually removed the divers extension and replaced it with a half link? Surly this is not possible? Great review.

If it had the larger model bezel and clasp it would be perfect.

Awesome review! Do you still wear it? How’s the bezel insert holding up?

Hi my wrist is only 16-17 cm, how will the watch fit with a 38 mm instead of a 43 mm. :)?

Now available in titanium too :-)

Купил пару дней назад эти часы первые два дня ходили +3 секунды а потом за два дня убежали на +14 . Норма или нет?

Hi from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿! I have Certina 38 mm green 💚, Hulk) I think it’s best of the best for 1000$👍 and I see your Komandirskie😳Командирские!)) I have Amphibiya 420307 , but dial like yours (Командирские ВДВ)👍👊 Amfibiya better, cause 200 m)

Really superb watch, but the lume is somewhat on the weak side.

How does one know the anti-reflective coating is on one ( & which) side? The Certina website says it's on 'one side' & another review says it's on the underside( !). Cheers.

BB58 in blue is the only legit compact Sub, affordable replacement.

I'm really struggling to choose between this and the yema navygraf heritage for my next watch.

Hello mate, do you know the thickness of the bracelet, not the width but the thickness? I’d really like to know, thanks in advance if you can.

Great review. No doubt it is a very handsome watch. Rolex and Tudor hit the mark because of their beautiful proportions which I love. But I don’t care for the status and overpriced baggage of Rolex. Tudor for me can’t escape the poor man’s Rolex tag and I don’t like the snowflake hands. The Certina nails the exact proportions but retains its own character together with its great heritage. Had the blue version many years ago, gorgeous but in the end just didn’t get on with the odd notched bezel. Not a problem now. Love the coin edge bezel. Thinking of going for the blue again but torn between it and the Christopher Ward C60 Trident 300 which is better spec’d but maybe too blingy? Ceramic bezel looks very shiny to me. The all over brushing of the Certina gives it a tooly look whilst still looking extremely elegant and versatile and like Tudor has more subtle bezel colour tone. The bracelet could be better and the Trident scores there but can live with that and of course is cheaper. Great value and stunning watch. Have 19 cm wrist but think will be ok as happy with my Alpinist. Black or blue - help!

Just why did they have to go with the male end links. Almost perfect, dealbreaker for many. Lovely watch.

ich habe die Schwarze gestern für 680€ neu gekauft. Super Uhr

Would you choose the skx013 over this one?

Pleasant, information review. My thoughts: it's a compelling watch from a technical standpoint. It walks the line between Submariner, Black Bay, and even SPB051. However, it slightly misses the mark for me in some areas. The date window could've been pulled off better (or preferably omitted), the index choice/layout is reminiscent of the Orient Ray 2, and of course the 19mm lug width. It's at a price point where I do not like making compromises like that. For the money, I'd opt for the titanium Citizen Barnacle.

Whats the best alternative in a 40mm? That are not a pelagos or a monta.

Great watch - but i really want to know the name of the song.. thanks !

i like

wait a minute, the DS on the crown is not upright when screwed in? unacceptable!

my DS has +11sec/day :(

why would any watch brand want to to be related to rolex lol

Nato strap on a russian watch, that cant go well

Love russian watches?

Tres bonne review 😁 Je vais l essayer prochainement au Luxembourg car comme tu dis pas distribué en France ...