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A review of the Certina DS 200m First Gen
Hi all,
today I present my last catch, the Certina DS Diver first generation.
This is the first DS version of a long line of divers.
The DS (Double Security) appeared in 1959. Here's how:
Surrounds the caliber a large joint, he's here to protect the caliber against shocks.
Certina was a beautiful house that has produced really original divers.
DS 2nd version, 1964
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Version from 67
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DS 2 early 70
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the superb DS PH500m with the Nut Bezel
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DS 2 1000m, ultra 70'
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The last, the DS 3, last version
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Returning to the first gen DS. here with its original box.
This diver is 38mm in diameter. The case is very classic, a beautiful design.
A beautiful friction bezel which almost completely mask the small crown signed. This bezel is very simple, a nice radioactive triangle and for the rest, just some sticks. I love the simplicity that contrasts with the complexity of the dial.
This one is painted, with nice index in relief. The Cardinals are massive and well-stocked Tritium in a bit like a vintage Kontiki.
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Broad Arrow are really perfect, it makes the watch even more vintage.
The case is of incredible finesse, I love the primitive divers, we often find that mix of thin case and worked dial.
We find this combination of the legendary Breitling Superocean.
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Here, the horns are drilled, a fine and beautiful style the chamfer is all.
Caliber is a Certina 25-65.
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We see the big white joint surrounding the caliber.
A good tractor slow frequency, 19'800 A / h, 11.5 lines.
The technical board:
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The case back is screwed with the beautiful turtle logo.
Finally, a beautiful holy diver this primitive Certina. A serious construction for its time, waterproof 200 m, very readable and a reasonable proportion, I love ...
Best.
Doug
