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Certina DS-1 38mm
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Certina · DS-1

Certina DS-1 38mm

$816Stock unknown

Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
10.34mm
Lug-to-lug
45.37mm
Lug width
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.611
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
80h

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
smooth_polished
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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DS-1 collection · 6 watches

DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80
DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 8041mm
DS-1 Chrono Auto
DS-1 Chrono Auto42mm
DS-1 Day Date
DS-1 Day Date40mm
DS-1 Powermatic 80
DS-1 Powermatic 8040mm
DS-1 Skeleton
DS-1 Skeleton40mm

3 colorways

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Owners widely praise the Certina DS-1 38mm for its elegant, simple design, clean white dial, and classy chrome markers, noting it is suitable for any occasion and offers superior visual quality and accuracy compared to some other brands. The watch is also commended for its excellent balance of dress and ruggedness, featuring a comfortable, solid bracelet. Some owners note the domed sapphire crystal reduces reflections, while others find the raised crystal attracts glare due to minimal AR coating. The date window at 4:30 is considered disproportionate by one owner. The POWERMATIC 80.611 movement provides 100m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Certina DS-1 38mm highly for its versatile design and perceived quality at its price point.

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