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Certina · DS

DS Concept

Ref. DS PH200M — “DS dive watch

current1960s dive productionPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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Overview

Nickname
DS dive watch
Era
1960s dive production
Status
current

Case

Case material
Stainless steel
Construction
DS (Double Security) construction: a shock-absorbing mount carrying the movement, reinforced case, thickened crystal and multiple gaskets
Bezel
Rotating dive bezel
Crystal
Thickened acrylic on period examples; sapphire on the reissues
Caseback type
Screw-down caseback carrying the DS turtle emblem
Water resistance
200m

Movement

Movement
Automatic
Manufacturer
Certina, and later ETA for Certina
Winding
automatic