If you knew how much this episode in particular, and watches in general are helping me go through a rough patch in my life right now, thank you Andrei, keep being brave man
That's a really cool thing to say. This stranger from Australia hopes that you continue to seek out and find positive ways to get you through this time. One foot in front of the other man. ✌🏼️
I love the Hesalite. The biggest problem with this watch is the 'scratch proof coating' they put on top of the Hesalite. It means that you can't use Polywatch to buff the scratches out. You can get the coating buffed of the crystal by a watchmaker, which is exactly what I'll do as soon as it picks up the scuffs and scratches to warrant it. It was a frickin' idiotic idea to put that coating on... But the warmth and distortion of that box domed acrylic is just magic.
@@wonjunjung395 I know that this question isn't directed at me, but I'm going to respond anyway. The 2020 variant just doesn't do it for me. I don't like the colours. If the 2018 version didn't have this ridiculous 'scratch resistant' coating on the Hesalite, I'd buy it over sapphire, every day of the week, I love acrylic!, and seek it out whenever I can. And wouldn't you know it?!, in 5 years, the ᴏɴʟʏ other time I've ever had to get the Polywatch out (other than to polish a crystal of a newly purchased vintage piece) was to fix a scratch on an ᴜɴᴄᴏᴀᴛᴇᴅ piece of acrylic on a cheap ST1901 powered panda chronograph about 6 months ago! Yet I scuff this piece - the only one I can't fix myself - within weeks of ownership! 😂 But it is what it is: it's not particularly noticeable and it is fixable. I probably would buy this particular watch with sapphire over this coated acrylic if I could, providing it's a ɢᴏᴏᴅ piece sapphire... But I doubt I'll ever be rid of my love of acrylic!
I owned this watch and really enjoyed it. I ended up picking up a scratch on the hesalite, and that killed my enjoyment. I sold it shortly after that. For a while I regretted selling it, and considered buying it back. Eventually I picked up my Oris Divers 65, and I’m really happy with that. I still have fond memories of the Certina, but no longer have an urge to rebuy.
I've always been drawn to this particular design of the Certina DS PH 200m and prefer its classic tool/diver aesthetic over the other competitive options you pictured, it's just a cool watch.
While I've never owned a Certina, they hold a place in my heart. My dad has owned a gold mechanical one since 1970. It was his sole daily watch pretty much until the early 2000s. He only retired it recently when the case cracked (the movement is still going).. With it's creamy white dail and gold hands and imdexes, it always looked a bit old fashioned. But now with so many vintage inspired watches, I'd love to be able to find a way to fix the case for him.
Happy Birthday mate 🎂 Lucky chap, your Girl is definitely a keeper 😉 Congratulations, that's a beauty! I like the sapphire version, but this one looks even better 😍 - even the date isn't too intrusive. Excellent video as always, Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Another great review with excellent production. It's great to see your channel growing, you're doing a great and, more importantly, different job to a lot of the others reviewing watches.
Hi, Andrei, I've recently put an Isofrane black rubber strap, on my smp 300m, and it's the most amazing strap I've ever worn, !! I think one would go well on this watch , to complete the "vintage" style,, all the best my friend,,
@@BraveBeaters I've put the Isofrane on for the summer, (short sleeve shirts ,and tee shirts, ) and I'll probably put the bracelet back on , when the weather cools, and we're back to long sleeves again.. !! This Isofrane is superbly comfortable.. cheers.... John .
Congrats & happy birthday Man. You obviously have a ᴠᴇʀʏ cool GF! I associate the DS PH200M with your channel; I'd bought mine - ᴇxᴀᴄᴛʟᴛʏ the same as this one - but hadn't received it yet... I think. And I found your channel by looking for reviews of the watch. I scratched my crystal within about a week of owning it too! I was shattered, until I remembered that the ᴠᴇʀʏ ʀᴇᴀsᴏɴ I went for the 2018 acrylic/Hesalite version was so it would show its age. Sapphire and ceramic is great, but it's not gonna patina anything like pre 90's watches do. I can't ever see myself selling this watch. I ʟᴏᴠᴇ it. And having handled most of its competitors - they're all great watches - especially the Oris Divers 65 and the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Diver - none of them speak to me like the PH200M does. A true enthusiasts watch. And a great one. Enjoy it again bud!... and don't flip it this time!
I bought this watch this year.... it's a great watch. My next step... one day is i taking the DS Super PH500M ... the black dial version :D Happy B-Day.
You really should man. If you have the wrist for that 52mm wing span you really can't do better. Like Andrei said, its competitors are all in the $1200 - $2000 price point and you can get this for >$700. It's an incredible amount of watch for the money. Maybe the Oris Divers 65 and Rado Capt Cook have a better build quality, but the Squale, Yema and Seiko, although really good pieces don't compare to the Certina. The Doxa and Mido do, but you have to pay for it. Seriously. I can't enough good things about this watch.
@@anthonysmith2982 Now that you mention it, I'm a bit afraid of that 52mm. My daily is a Breitling Colt 41mm that is only 50mm, and i believe this is the max I can pull off without being too much. Will do further research.
Yeah. It wears big. I've got tree trunk wrists so I'm fine. It does have a slight down turn on the lugs - it's not a really flat 'skin-diver' type case, but the lugs are deceptively long cos of how the bezel overhangs the case. Be careful man & best of luck.
It's a great watch, innit? I tried owning & wearing it on two separate periods, but... it's just a tad too large for me (the lug-to-lug in particular). For that size, imo 22mm straps would fit far better... Otherwise, a pretty great watch.
@@BraveBeaters LOL! I actually bought another one since this comment. First the DS Action 38mm in two tone blue (Sea turtle conservancy). Then the orange Super PH500M. Then the PH200M. I'm a Certina fanboy now!
Great video production. Can I ask do you know where I can buy the Certina NATO? I cant find them anywhere online. Mine came with the brown leather but would like to get the grey/black Certina NATO. Many thanks
Very nice piece man ! I’ve got 2 Certina DS Action diver’s one with the powermatic 80 very good watch but it looses a bit of seconds compare to my other with an ETA 2824-2 how much that new powermatic 80 (nivacrome spring) keeps time ? By the way in US these brand is so much unknown! In Europe it’s very good and appreciate brand ! Side by side with Tissot sports models but in my opinion the Certina is a much better watch ( they all are from Swatch group). Happy Christmas 🎄🎅 and maybe time to give the new Certina DS Action for ladies ( mother of Pearl dial) to your fiancé 😉 !
Shit... i really like hesalite version more than saphire, due to it's heavily domed shape, but hearing you and reading in comments about scratches i'm not sure :-( Had an Oris Diver 65 with green dial, got bored with it and sold it and now i'm missing a domed glass, but Oris had domed saphire, not hesalite, so now i'm worried. And to be honest 2020 version with saphire, barely domed glass and rounded bezel has lost it's character a bit in my opinion. But then maybe i should stop worrying about scratches and just use the watch :-)
I just don’t understand why Certina didn’t make the hour hand like this on the ph1000 with the metal outline instead of that white outline like they did😅
If you knew how much this episode in particular, and watches in general are helping me go through a rough patch in my life right now, thank you Andrei, keep being brave man
I am glad I can help and the videos have a positive impact on your life, Stay strong Manny!
Stay strong Manny!
That's a really cool thing to say.
This stranger from Australia hopes that you continue to seek out and find positive ways to get you through this time.
One foot in front of the other man.
✌🏼️
🎉I ❤
Excellent episode! 😋
The fact that you appreciate Certina made me buy a Certina DS Action Diver Titanium recently!
Ține sus cu munca bună !
haha, multimesc mult! am vrut si eu modelul ala, e fain! sa-l stapanesti cu placere!
Stunning watch! If the hesalite was swapped for sapphire I would have this in my collection in a shot
I love the Hesalite. The biggest problem with this watch is the 'scratch proof coating' they put on top of the Hesalite.
It means that you can't use Polywatch to buff the scratches out.
You can get the coating buffed of the crystal by a watchmaker, which is exactly what I'll do as soon as it picks up the scuffs and scratches to warrant it. It was a frickin' idiotic idea to put that coating on... But the warmth and distortion of that box domed acrylic is just magic.
@@anthonysmith2982 agree its a give and take situation, I would like a sapphire that has same property as hesalite as the warm retro feel.
@@larsstougaard7097
That's the perfect middle ground isn't it!
Why don't you try the newer 2020 model of this
@@wonjunjung395
I know that this question isn't directed at me, but I'm going to respond anyway.
The 2020 variant just doesn't do it for me. I don't like the colours.
If the 2018 version didn't have this ridiculous 'scratch resistant' coating on the Hesalite, I'd buy it over sapphire, every day of the week, I love acrylic!, and seek it out whenever I can.
And wouldn't you know it?!, in 5 years, the ᴏɴʟʏ other time I've ever had to get the Polywatch out (other than to polish a crystal of a newly purchased vintage piece) was to fix a scratch on an ᴜɴᴄᴏᴀᴛᴇᴅ piece of acrylic on a cheap ST1901 powered panda chronograph about 6 months ago! Yet I scuff this piece - the only one I can't fix myself - within weeks of ownership! 😂
But it is what it is: it's not particularly noticeable and it is fixable.
I probably would buy this particular watch with sapphire over this coated acrylic if I could, providing it's a ɢᴏᴏᴅ piece sapphire...
But I doubt I'll ever be rid of my love of acrylic!
I owned this watch and really enjoyed it. I ended up picking up a scratch on the hesalite, and that killed my enjoyment. I sold it shortly after that.
For a while I regretted selling it, and considered buying it back.
Eventually I picked up my Oris Divers 65, and I’m really happy with that.
I still have fond memories of the Certina, but no longer have an urge to rebuy.
I like Certina. They have a history of making real dive watches. Seiko , Doxa , Zodiac , Certina. All dive legends.
Happy Birthday mate. Absolutely lovely watch. Enjoy and all the best 👍
Thank you very much :)
Congrats on the mew watch, happy birthday and also I’m so happy you’re part of the #artemfamily thank you 🙏 for the shout-out brother ❤️
Thank you Miguel! Sorry for the delay. vacation :D
@@BraveBeaters no need to Apologize brother. Hope you had a great vacation!
I've always been drawn to this particular design of the Certina DS PH 200m and prefer its classic tool/diver aesthetic over the other competitive options you pictured, it's just a cool watch.
While I've never owned a Certina, they hold a place in my heart. My dad has owned a gold mechanical one since 1970. It was his sole daily watch pretty much until the early 2000s. He only retired it recently when the case cracked (the movement is still going).. With it's creamy white dail and gold hands and imdexes, it always looked a bit old fashioned. But now with so many vintage inspired watches, I'd love to be able to find a way to fix the case for him.
Happy Birthday mate 🎂
Lucky chap, your Girl is definitely a keeper 😉
Congratulations, that's a beauty! I like the sapphire version, but this one looks even better 😍 - even the date isn't too intrusive.
Excellent video as always, Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you very much :) both keepers, yes :)))
Another great review with excellent production. It's great to see your channel growing, you're doing a great and, more importantly, different job to a lot of the others reviewing watches.
I appreciate your words! Thank you Desmond :)
Very cool watch! Cant wait to see when they come up with the smaller version of it in a few months!
Hi, Andrei, I've recently put an Isofrane black rubber strap, on my smp 300m, and it's the most amazing strap I've ever worn, !!
I think one would go well on this watch , to complete the "vintage" style,, all the best my friend,,
Hi John, Isofrane is very cool! I should receive one soon, with the synchron military diver.
@@BraveBeaters
I've put the Isofrane on for the summer, (short sleeve shirts ,and tee shirts, ) and I'll probably put the bracelet back on , when the weather cools, and we're back to long sleeves again.. !!
This Isofrane is superbly comfortable.. cheers.... John .
Congrats & happy birthday Man.
You obviously have a ᴠᴇʀʏ cool GF!
I associate the DS PH200M with your channel; I'd bought mine - ᴇxᴀᴄᴛʟᴛʏ the same as this one - but hadn't received it yet... I think. And I found your channel by looking for reviews of the watch.
I scratched my crystal within about a week of owning it too! I was shattered, until I remembered that the ᴠᴇʀʏ ʀᴇᴀsᴏɴ I went for the 2018 acrylic/Hesalite version was so it would show its age. Sapphire and ceramic is great, but it's not gonna patina anything like pre 90's watches do.
I can't ever see myself selling this watch. I ʟᴏᴠᴇ it. And having handled most of its competitors - they're all great watches - especially the Oris Divers 65 and the Mido Ocean Star Decompression Diver - none of them speak to me like the PH200M does.
A true enthusiasts watch. And a great one.
Enjoy it again bud!... and don't flip it this time!
That black and white color scheme and the hint of red accent from the second hand just works. Looks very handsome.
Congrats man. I love the looks of this watch.
I bought this watch this year.... it's a great watch.
My next step... one day is i taking the DS Super PH500M ... the black dial version :D
Happy B-Day.
Great watch in its orange variant, expect the black to be the same
Thank you very much :)
My GF bought it for me today! Thank you for your videos. Really like it.
Uuu Congratulations!
La mulți ani, man! Să-l porți sănătos!
You made birthday and we had the present with this great video! Thank you and wish you all the best!! Cheers 🍻
Thank you very much Alex! Sorry for the delay. Cheers, Andrei
Happy Birthday 👌 had yesterday too😎 and have owned this watch for almost two years👏👌👏
Thanks Rene! apologies for the late reply
High quality video and very detailed review .... fantastic. Well Done Sir and i am looking forward to see more. ✌️😊
Nice watch and straps! Great review
You are doing a great job! Congratulation🤙
Thank you! 😃
I considered pulling the trigger on one of those. Hell, I'm pulling the trigger right now :D
:D a great diver. especially if you cab get one for a good price!
You really should man.
If you have the wrist for that 52mm wing span you really can't do better.
Like Andrei said, its competitors are all in the $1200 - $2000 price point and you can get this for >$700. It's an incredible amount of watch for the money. Maybe the Oris Divers 65 and Rado Capt Cook have a better build quality, but the Squale, Yema and Seiko, although really good pieces don't compare to the Certina. The Doxa and Mido do, but you have to pay for it.
Seriously. I can't enough good things about this watch.
@@anthonysmith2982 Now that you mention it, I'm a bit afraid of that 52mm. My daily is a Breitling Colt 41mm that is only 50mm, and i believe this is the max I can pull off without being too much. Will do further research.
Yeah. It wears big. I've got tree trunk wrists so I'm fine. It does have a slight down turn on the lugs - it's not a really flat 'skin-diver' type case, but the lugs are deceptively long cos of how the bezel overhangs the case. Be careful man & best of luck.
Happy birthday Sir , and that is a lovely piece indeed 👍 Tam.
Thank you very much, Tam!
It's a great watch, innit? I tried owning & wearing it on two separate periods, but... it's just a tad too large for me (the lug-to-lug in particular). For that size, imo 22mm straps would fit far better... Otherwise, a pretty great watch.
Nice looking watch though a bit large for my taste. I do like the Artem strap. Very high quality.
They will come up with a smaller version of it in a few months 🤙
it's freaking awesome, especially in 4k!
Great info and videography. How has the watch held up?
The watch runs and looks very good :)
Have a good one !! and Enjoy it !!! 🥳🎉🎉🥳
Thank you! You too!
What a nice gift! Regarding the sailcloth strap from Artem, do you think it is soft enough to fit a 19mm lug width watch?
Hi James, Honestly it's very tough to fit it and the strap needs to be simple, without quick removal spring bars. , I just tried on a Doxa SUB 200.
Happy Birthday and thank you for your posts.
Thank you Olegario! :)
Mazal tov. You made me purchase two Certinas. They should pay you commission. What a great brand. And you have a great channel, all the best.
ahah! Hope you enjoy them! what models did you bought?
@@BraveBeaters LOL! I actually bought another one since this comment. First the DS Action 38mm in two tone blue (Sea turtle conservancy). Then the orange Super PH500M. Then the PH200M. I'm a Certina fanboy now!
Is it possible to change the alu inlay to ceramic on a Certina DS Action?
Great video production. Can I ask do you know where I can buy the Certina NATO? I cant find them anywhere online. Mine came with the brown leather but would like to get the grey/black Certina NATO. Many thanks
Nice 😇👍🏻👍🏻, what refnr does this one have, i have seen many diffrent?
great vid! i got a sub200 because of your video about it and couldn’t be happier! great content, film and editing! thank you!
What a wonderful gift I cant decide between the 200 and 500
Both :D thanks!
@@BraveBeaters i only wished the wife would let me buy both
@@verykeen2please I have to dedicate an episode on how to tell your wife, you bought a new watch, promises :D
Very nice piece man ! I’ve got 2 Certina DS Action diver’s one with the powermatic 80 very good watch but it looses a bit of seconds compare to my other with an ETA 2824-2 how much that new powermatic 80 (nivacrome spring) keeps time ? By the way in US these brand is so much unknown! In Europe it’s very good and appreciate brand ! Side by side with Tissot sports models but in my opinion the Certina is a much better watch ( they all are from Swatch group).
Happy Christmas 🎄🎅 and maybe time to give the new Certina DS Action for ladies ( mother of Pearl dial) to your fiancé 😉 !
I don’t think the hesealite version has a anti magnetic balance spring 🤔 but I could be wrong 😑
Beautiful watch….hope they’ll do it in 39mm with 47mm lug to lug
I can't seem to find that gold/khaki strap anywhere. I thought it was seven friends, but it's not there. Can someone point me to where I can buy one?
La multi ani! ;)
Considering the sapphire version.
Shit... i really like hesalite version more than saphire, due to it's heavily domed shape, but hearing you and reading in comments about scratches i'm not sure :-( Had an Oris Diver 65 with green dial, got bored with it and sold it and now i'm missing a domed glass, but Oris had domed saphire, not hesalite, so now i'm worried. And to be honest 2020 version with saphire, barely domed glass and rounded bezel has lost it's character a bit in my opinion. But then maybe i should stop worrying about scratches and just use the watch :-)
Exactly my point. I honestly like my DSPH 200M better since has the scratch on the hesalite. But I also have poliwatch :D
great review - as always :-)
I just don’t understand why Certina didn’t make the hour hand like this on the ph1000 with the metal outline instead of that white outline like they did😅
I wear one while watching the video 😉
A beauty, isn't it? :)
Those macros :O, yours?
Mine :)
@@BraveBeaters Great, need to learn this in my channel =)
Can this fit 6.6” wrist
If CERTINA was good enough for Col. Straker, and SHADO, it's good enough for me.
Must have this.
Sadly, bezel misaligned. Why do so few companies bother to get this right?
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Good video and a beautiful watch! Congrats
As a female viewer with a small wrist ( 14.65 mm) sadly is too big for me.
Mukti ami!
Thank you :D
@@BraveBeaters Excuse my fat fingers, I meant "Multi ani" hahahaah
Hopefully she didn't use your own money to buy that for you. Hopefully you didn't spend more than the watch cost on her.