The Best Titanium Swiss Dive Watch For Around $1000 - Certina DS Action Diver Titanium 

So, I bought this watch from you guys. I am very happy with it. Keeps great time, feels great on the wrist, and is a looker that I really like. It is just different enough, yet reserved enough for every day wear. While I might want to mostly wear this in summer or warmer weather, it's currently my go to because it's just so darn nice.

So, my initial accuracy measurement is over. +12 seconds per month. Per month. Certina and ETA deserved my respect, even though this C07.611 is unregulatable outside the factory. Impressive watch indeed.

I have 3 Seamasters, 1 Seiko diver and had a Sub but I only take my Certina DS diver into the ocean.

Wish they offered the titanium version in the same blue color as the stainless steel version

Absolutely agree. Thanks for making Certina more available here in the states. I adore my Certina!

I've seen so many divers from each brand, but this one seems to be striking a good balance between every. Love it!

I have bought this watch around 4 months ago and it has been a blast wearing it. The way it feels of my writs is amazing. Great beater. The lume is insane ❤️❤️

The colors are done really well

This looks to be a very nice watch. I'm a huge fan of Titanium, it's my favorite watch material. Titanium seems to be very popular now, there are many affordable watches being made with it. I do wish you had done a side by side comparison with the 43mm. Neither size seems good. This watch is too small and a 43mm is too large.

I was searching for the normal version, but found a titanium version for 840€ in Austria, no brainer, absolute love it

Certina is underrated

What a great offering by Certina! Really considering adding this to my collection. I do love smaller dive watches like the Sinn U50 or Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 which was also 38mm (not available anymore). Whilst I'm loving big and bulky dive watches like Panerai as well on my wrist I'm also really into the lighter Titanium versions. I did own the Tudor Pelagos as well as the German Tutima M2 Seven Seas which are both in grade 2 Titanium. But I never had the combination of a 38mm diver with a Titanium case & bracelet so this Certina would tick all my boxes for a unrivaled price! Thanks for showing Teddy!

I own this watch and Teddy’s review is spot on. I’ll offer one additional con and one additional pro from my perspective. Con: The combination of the male end links and the curved caseback make the gap between the lug and the wrist (mainly on the 12:00 side for my particular wrist) more pronounced than it should be on a watch of this case size. The point of a midsize diver is to hug smaller wrists, and unfortunately this one doesn’t sit quite right if it gets off-centered. This problem goes away when putting it on a two-piece strap. I have it on an Artem sailcloth strap and it fits like a dream. Pro: This is more of a “delayed” pro- when I first bought the watch, I thought the bezel action was too stiff and found it hard (and borderline painful/uncomfortable) to turn the bezel. As I broke it in, I’m happy to say that the stiffness went away, but the sharp clickiness and satisfying sound remained. Brilliant bezel action now, imo. I’d highly recommend this watch to anyone who likes this case size!

I have a 43mm version, and love it. Like you said Teddy, one of best value watches out there in this segment and broader. Also my 43mm version has a higher quality clasp with tons of micro adjustments on the fly with just a push of a button(s)

I've had this watch for a few months now and I really like it. I honestly think it's one of the best value watches on the market being full titanium & a Swiss brand with genuine heritage. The only downfall for me is the end links. This watch being on the smaller end of the dive watch market could really do with having female end links which would help it fit smaller wrists even better than it currently does. Obviously it's not perfect but for 1k USD I'm happy with my purchase

I am patiently waiting for this watch to arrive from a stockist for Christmas, I have worked in the watch industry and the spec of this watch on paper plus it’s undeniably good looks has had me finally opening my wallet. I managed to snap one up in a black Friday sale at just over £600, I’ll add some further comments once I’ve got hands on time with it but thanks for the video and all the comments it’s nice to no I’m not alone in understanding what goes into a nice watch 👍

I saw this video for 5 times and this Certina Titanium is very temptation to me. It is easy to buy in Amazon in less than 1000 USD, but there has no service center in Hong Kong which is border me.

Great brand , great watch. Greetings from Neuchâtel!

Love the coin edge hezel on this one. I own an earlier 43mm DS in titanium which features a notched style bezel. Im also surprised that this version doesn't come with the very useful ratcheting clasp that my version has.

I did dive with Certina 38 mm diver two times to 15 meters depth (for like 30 mins each time). It was ok :) Nothing bad happened :)

This is the best looking watch that I saw in a long time!

I recently got the 43 m version it’s brilliant ! it takes a while to get use to because how light it is ,but certainly a terrific value for the dollar .

It was time Teddy 🍻 Yes... a smooth watch, very stealthy but lively ❤

i'm one of those rare types wearing a diver's watchs with a suit and making it look good, and using it for diving. only got to 180 m, but i do i have the 43 mm and i'm chosing certina over over my longines. i wanted it in a smaller size, cuz of my small wrist and watched a bunch of reviews and now i know what i'm getting for myself this xmas! it retails for 1100$ in Romania, it's available since 2 days ago, and i find this a best buy for my needs. Thanks Teddy !

Ich wollte auch erst die Titan Variante kaufen, habe mich aber dann für den 316L Stahl entschieden. Titan ist zwar leicht, hat aber eine seltsame Farbe und lässt aufgrund des leichteren Gefühls, die Uhr billig wirken. Das aber ist die Uhr keinesfalls. Das höhere Geweicht der Stahl Variante vermittelt mir mehr Wertigkeit. Ich bin sehr zufrieden und liebe diese Uhr. ❤

Thank you for bringing this watch to my attention. IMHO it's an amazing value proposition.

Oh also looking at sgroup swiss watches certina is closest to tissot (by price) but Certina does offer so much more in a package. Like you get crazy water resistances, ds action, etc. At the same price where you just get classy looking watch from Tissot. I think Certina is really good value watches. Not sure how long they work, I just have mine for 3 years.

This watch is making me think again as I was going to go for the glycine combat sub

Great video Teddy. Just purchased from you. Cannot wait to get it! I have a blue dial SS 42mm DS Action Diver, but this so reminds me of my Longines Hodinkee Zulu Titanium and BB58, both in 38mm. But what a value prop! More and more gravitating to this size from 40-42mm, even in 7.5” wrist. Thanks again-and congrats again in the Brick and Mortar TB Boutique!

This watch is insane for the money

It looks very similar to the Submariner. The 1888 cheapens the dials, don’t need the Titanium on the dial either. For me, I’m older and need a cyclops on the date.

Greetings from The Netherlands. Certina watches are much better known on this side of the Pond. They produce some seriously good watches. This model is on my must have list. Just look at it. It's has an understated elegance to it. For a timepiece that's essentially a tool watch, this is high praise. Certina punch way harder than their price tags indicate. Go Certina!

Did not know about Certina, thank you for the bit of history.

Beautiful watch at a great price. I just can't find it convincing enough to wear with most of my outfits as opposed to my Sinn diver watch with white dial that goes with everything.

Still trying to determine the grade of titanium they use! Is it grade 1 or grade 2? I love this watch.

I’m considering this down the road since I’ve purchased the ph1000 and shocked about the accuracy it holds. Set it Friday afternoon and writing this Sunday morning and it’s 2 seconds plus in about 40 hours which is well within cosc thresholds.

My favorite brand

Nice looking watch the 43mm version has a better bracelet for adjustements ;)

Really great watch❤

One of my absolute favorites

I'm waiting for Teddy Bald own watch brand.

Ooooo that’s nice I think I’m buying this one

Nice watch but must mention the overly text on the dial, get rid of the 1888 from the logo, remove Titanium and powermatic and it will look much nicer

Great video

Hi, as usual, a clinical video about the considered watch. Thanks a lot. I have a little question. Is this model, the 38 mm, "good" for a lady. Because it's really a nice looking and elegant watch. Thanks again for your work. Regards from France.

I own this one, but non titanium version. Bought it for 350usd. Stunning watch ror this price. Unfortunately after half year of proper diver usage, i lost bezel insert in the ocean while diving

Great looking watch for the money!

The Mido Ocean Star Titanium Caliber 80 is going for $750 (greymarket, starting with a J...); same movement - ETA C07.621, same beat rate, same power reserve... 42.5 mm, bracelet, 200 meters, day/date. Only thing missing is the ISO diver's certification, but really.. who needs that? Anyway, you asked who else is selling a watch like this for this price? There you go... :)

Nice but doll ,I hawe one Titanium watch got it for Birthday I dint heard about Steinhart and its Titanium 500m Super Ocean. I like that watch but don't like Steinhart cos most wotches they made are homages. But that one is almost similar as that Certina and in there is ETA 2892-A2 top grade super good muwment and fom 017 its lowe and I will sell it but its a gift so I canot sell it and I like it its diferent and Titanium is super light also brace and case . Also hands alse swords . And muwment is super good. If I am wotch neard I will cary that watch whole my life.

Handsome dial and hands, and good to see that it uses a mid-range Powermatic movement without the plastic escapement. But what grade titanium is it? I'm assuming 2, the lower end stuff. Bracelet looks inferior, what with the pressed metal clasp and the pin links and few micro adjustments. And the ever-annoying 19mm lug width.

40mm, 20mm lugs and no date option and this would be perfect for me.

Such a cool watch but wish the bezel was a different color.

It's not ISO compliant; it would have to have lume at the 3, and minute markings all around the bezel to be so.

You did this watch a disservice. The 43mm is far superior to the 38mm. On the fly microadjust, ceramic bezel insert and it wears like a dream.

Love at first sight.

need this with a ceramic bezel and the clasp used on the 43mm version

I like the watch. Love the dimensions. But I can't help but to keep noticing the sloped bezel. It's messing with me.

I hope they make a quartz ds action 38

Is titanium more resistant to scratches specifically more so on the bracelet? I think I need this one

We are waiting DS 7 Titanium review bro

Sizes are not great for most men. A 41mm would have had more buyers than a 43mm I would think.

Powermatic 80 movement has issue with hand winding

Is the powermatic 80 movement made of plastic?

Nice one

Some body knows? What type of coating Certina use on Titanium? I can't find information

I have a 7.7 inch wirst and I feel like it looks a bit lost on the wirst in the video already. Any thoughts?

Grade 2 or 5 titanium?

Why on Macy’s site it says women’s watch? Is it really women’s or just small unisex?

Certina nice.

How is the male end links on a smaller wrist 6.5 inch

43mm for me...

Nice

Why crown and back case is steel ? And isn’t this Titanium scratch magnet?

Not into Titanium watches, but it looks good. I just bought a Christopher Ward C 60 300m.

6pm date window would have been perfect on this dial.

For some dumb reason they don't make the 38 diver have a ceramic bezel. Why only the 43???

That date window is a travesty! Throws the whole dial off.

Certina looks like a nice brand especially for the money. Personally I am more of a Tudor fan

I don’t like the color. It’s like the watch doesn’t know if it wants to be blue or gray so it settled on a little bit of both which gives it a dull, washed out look.

Titanium is slightly specific. Though the Seastar 2000 out specs this watch in every measurable metric. Though isn't titanium

The Steinhart Titanium is just about half the price when you talk about value and comes in 2 sizes......

If CerTina would make that watch in a 41mm I would purchase 2 of them !! I have 7.5 inch wrist and 38mm is too small.

3:22 :/

2:14 this watch is too small for that wrist size

38mm 👎

out of market. lol.

all I hear is price price price when you talk about watches. smh

Why are you adverts promoting Islam?

Oh why oh why no ceramic. I would buy in a heartbeat

Осталось только Rolex на циферблате написать...😂

Teddy Baldassarre who still does not talk about the french brands.