The DS Podium Automatic wrist watches are a testament of how this brand has evolved around the years.Certina DS Watches. Certina might not be as popular as other watchmakers (Tissot, Omega, Hamilton, etc.) but believe it or not, this Swiss watchmaker was founded in 1888, more than a century ago. When demand for the luxury watch brand grew. Starting with Certina men’s watches, the company developed its GMT line, which was highlighted by classic circular faces, bold colors, and of course highly precise timekeeping. As Certina established a vision for its brand, the Certina chronograph and Certina automatic watch came into being.
An especially high-quality automatic calibre with an incredibly innovative silicon balance spring is at the heart of the timepiece's inner workings.Certina watches boast remarkable longevity. It combines distinctly classic features with delicate watchmaking precision and a truly timeless style. Certina watches have, since then, been characterised by: reliability, precision and innovation.This elegant chronograph is a direct descendant of a historic Certina model.
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Let’s get on with the Certina DS Podium review and have a closer look at it.Certina DS Podium Automatic SpecificationStrap:Black leather strap with butterfly claspMovement: Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic self-wind movementMovement Features: 25 Jewels, 28800 vibrations per hour or 8 beats per second, hacking, manual windingOther Features: Exhibition caseback, date display, lume on hands and markersPrice Disclaimer Are Certina Watches Any Good? – The Tale From 1888Certina is one of the lesser known wrist watch brand. That’s definitely will bring a peace of mind to its owner =). Be sure to have around 1,900 USD It is simple and dressy watch, but enclosed in the sturdy “DS” casing of Certina that promises a robust watch against water and shock. It comes with a synthetic escapement and a 45-hour power reserve. This movement is a modified Lemania 5100.
Many brands (Swiss and Japanese) have been able to achieve those things too. This concept uses many seals (around the crown and caseback), sapphire crystal and reinforced caseback to create a robust wrist watch that can withstand the abuse of usage by a sportsmen.I would say this DS concept is just marketing gimmick by Certina. Around the 80’s in the aftermath of the Quartz crisis, Certina joined the Swiss watch manufacturer SMH group (which will be known as Swatch nowadays).It is famed for making sports watches particularly diver watches and Certina has devised the DS concept which stands for “Double Security”.
This has helped to make the look of it much more elegant and sharp.The sides of the watch is straight devoid of any curves. The diameter is a good 38 mm with thickness about 11 mm.This watch has an empty bezel which will make the watch face appear larger as compared to other watches with bezel (diver watch, tachymeter chronographs, etc.). It is made of highly polished stainless steel. But all in all, Certina is a good watch brand with more than a century of Swiss watchmaking experience.The case of the DS Podium Automatic is quite substantial to look at.
Like most Swiss manufacturers, the strap comes with a butterfly clasp which I really loves. A good guy with a tough side if you may lol.The watch comes with a black leather strap. Very different than the simple understated dial that is very dressy and clean. In my opinion, the lugs are the defining factor of the DS Podium Automatic look.The big lugs just scream toughness and “you don’t mess with me” rugged kinda thing.
This greatly helps to lengthen the strap’s age =)The Certina DS Podium uses a leather strap with a butterfly claspThe dial of the Certina DS Podium Automatic comes in two colors: Black and White. By using a butterfly clasp, you won’t have to pull and stretch the strap every time you want to put on/off the watch. I’ve even had to changed a rubber band on my diver watch due to it.The pin and buckle need some very delicate use so that you won’t damaged the strap (which is very hard to do!).
There is also a date display at the bottom of the watch.These design elements caused the dial to have a very proportioned design: it is just nice without any overbearing elements. There are minimal signatures on the dial.The numeral and index markers, while big enough to read time without having to bring the watch closer to your eyes, is still moderately sized. The watch face is styled to be simple and understated.
On top of the rotor, Certina has decorated it with its label name in gold engraving. Each versions has a better quality materials, delicate decorations and higher accuracy (and higher price of course).This ubiquitous movement can be seen from the exhibition caseback of the DS Podium Automatic. The accuracy is modest, at +-15 seconds per day considering it is the standard version.The ETA 2824-2 has 3 other different versions (Elaborated, Top and Chronometer). Watches without these features are quite rare).
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