Okay, so, let me tell you about this watch I’ve been messing around with – the Certina DS Action Diver. I’d been seeing it pop up here and there in watch forums, and people kept saying it was a solid, affordable diver. I finally got my hands on one to see what the hype was all about.

First off, I started by just wearing it around for a few days, you know, getting a feel for it. It’s a good size, 43mm, not too big, not too small, and the all-black look is pretty slick. It’s got a decent weight to it, feels like a quality piece. I noticed it’s got this “Powermatic” movement inside. It’s been keeping good time, and I haven’t needed to do anything with it really, just put it on and go.
Then, I got curious about the whole “ISO-certified diver” thing. I’m not a professional diver or anything, but I do like to swim. I wanted to see if this thing could handle some water. I started by just wearing it in the shower – no problems there. Then I took it to the pool, swam a few laps, did some underwater stuff. Still good. I even went to a lake, nothing too crazy, but the watch was doing great. The 300m water resistance seems to work, I mean, I wasn’t really checking.
After wearing this Certina DS Action Diver around for a bit and then doing this little test, I was happy with it. This watch has got this cool thing on the back, it’s called a caseback I think, and it is solid. It feels really tough and it’s got this turtle on it, which is different. I tried scratching it a bit, but it didn’t leave a mark.
Here’s my takeaway:
- It’s a well-built watch. It’s got a nice weight, feels solid. The all-black design is cool.
- It seems to handle water just fine. I didn’t go deep-sea diving, but for regular swimming and stuff, it’s perfect.
- The Powermatic movement seems to work pretty well, I had no issues with it.
- It’s comfortable to wear. I wore it all day and it didn’t bother me.
So, yeah…
For a watch that’s under 1,000 bucks, the Certina DS Action Diver is a pretty sweet deal. I was surprised, honestly. I’d definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a good, everyday diver watch that won’t break the bank. It’s not flashy, but it’s tough, reliable, and it looks good. I’m going to keep wearing it and see how it holds up over time.
