Certina’s original DS Action 34.5mm automatic range brought the brand’s DS Action diver line to a smaller case, pairing a 34.5mm diameter with 300m water resistance and an 80-hour automatic movement. The five versions introduced in July 2023 differed mainly in dial, finish and price. Since then, Certina has also used the 34.5mm label for quartz watches, so check the reference before comparing specifications or buying a strap.
What the original DS Action 34.5mm offered
Time+Tide’s 1 July 2023 launch article covered five automatic references: C032.007.11.011.00, C032.007.11.041.00 and C032.007.11.051.00 in steel, plus two-tone C032.007.22.116.00 and C032.007.22.126.00. The reported shared specifications were a 34.5mm case, 300m water resistance, sapphire crystal, date display, three-link bracelet with butterfly clasp and ETA Powermatic 80.611 automatic movement. The movement was described as having an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron balance spring. Time+Tide’s launch coverage gives the collection context; Certina’s official sheet for C032.007.22.126.00 confirms manufacturer specifications for one two-tone automatic reference.
Which launch version is which?
| References | Case and finish | Dial |
|---|---|---|
| C032.007.11.011.00 | Steel | White |
| C032.007.11.041.00 | Steel | Blue |
| C032.007.11.051.00 | Steel | Black |
| C032.007.22.116.00 | Two-tone with yellow-gold PVD details | Black mother-of-pearl, with small diamond hour markers |
| C032.007.22.126.00 | Two-tone with yellow-gold PVD details | White mother-of-pearl, with small diamond hour markers |
Time+Tide describes ceramic bezel inserts on the steel versions and a ceramic bezel on the two-tone design. The distinctions are useful when choosing a look, but the source’s descriptions are launch-article observations rather than independent hands-on testing.
How the bracelet clasp affects the choice
The 2023 article singled out the pusher-operated butterfly clasp as unusual on a dive watch, noting that it does not offer the adjustment of a micro-adjust clasp. It also reports half-links in the bracelet. These are the author’s assessments of the launch models, not a manufacturer claim. Anyone prioritizing fine bracelet adjustment should consider that trade-off and, where possible, try the exact reference on wrist.
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#1 Best Overall
- Case size: 34.50 mm: Band Width: 17.00 mm: Case Thickness: 10.30 mm
- Quartz , Precidrive
- Band Type: Steel: Band Length: 169.2 mm
- Water-resistant up to 300 m / 990 ft: suitable for diving and/or snorkeling.
- 2 Year International Warranty
What changed with the later quartz 34.5mm models?
“DS Action 34.5mm” does not identify one movement or a single set of dimensions. For example, Certina’s quartz reference C048.210.22.091.00 uses an F05.412 Precidrive quartz movement with an end-of-life indicator; its official sheet lists a 34.5mm width, 10.3mm height, 17mm lug width, sapphire crystal with one-sided anti-reflective treatment and a two-year warranty. By contrast, the automatic C032.007.22.126.00 sheet lists an 11.9mm height, 18mm between the lugs, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel and two-year warranty, alongside its automatic movement and 80-hour reserve. See Certina’s quartz reference sheet and automatic reference sheet.
| Specification | Automatic C032.007.22.126.00 | Quartz C048.210.22.091.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | ETA Powermatic 80.611 automatic | F05.412 Precidrive quartz with end-of-life indicator |
| Case width | 34.5mm | 34.5mm |
| Case height | 11.9mm | 10.3mm |
| Lug width | 18mm | 17mm |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | Not stated (Certina sheet) |
| Warranty | Two years | Two years |
The comparison is between these two named references, not every automatic and quartz watch in the family. The different lug widths matter especially when replacing a strap or bracelet: use the full reference number, not just the case diameter, to check compatibility.
Rank #2
- Case Size: 11.90 mm, Band Width: 34.50 mm, Case Thickness: 34.50 mm
- Swiss Automatic movement, Stainless steel case, DATE, Grey band
- Band Type : Stainless Steel, Band Length: 170mm
- Water Resistant: Up to a pressure of 30 bar (300m)
- 2 Year International Warranty
What did the automatic models cost at launch?
Time+Tide reported launch prices of CHF 820 for steel and CHF 955 for the two-tone mother-of-pearl versions, with availability listed as “Now” in July 2023. Those are historical launch figures, not current prices or confirmation of present stock. Current pricing and availability depend on region and retailer; neither is established by the cited launch article or specification sheets.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Is 34.5mm likely to fit?
A case diameter alone cannot establish how a watch will wear. The available sources do not provide wrist measurements or independent try-on results, and lug width is not a substitute for case-shape or bracelet-fit information. If fit is decisive, compare the exact reference in person or check its dimensions and bracelet configuration with the seller before ordering.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Case Size: 11.90 mm, Band Width: 34.50 mm, Case Thickness: 34.50 mm
- Swiss Automatic movement, Stainless steel case, DATE, Yellow gold 1N14 band
- Band Type : Stainless Steel gold PVD, Band Length: 170mm
- Water Resistant: Up to a pressure of 30 bar (300m)
- 2 Year International Warranty
Rank #4
- Case size: 34.50 mm Case Thickness: 10.30 mm
- Quartz, PreciDrive Technology
- Band Type: Stainless Steel:
- Water-resistant up to a pressure of 30 bar (300 m / 1000ft):
- 2 Year International Warranty
Rank #3
- Case Size: 11.90 mm, Band Width: 34.50 mm, Case Thickness: 34.50 mm
- Swiss Automatic movement, Stainless steel case, DATE, Grey band
- Band Type : Stainless Steel, Band Length: 170mm
- Water Resistant: Up to a pressure of 30 bar (300m)
- 2 Year International Warranty
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