| It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono | |
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jaw Senior Associate
Posts : 1936 Join date : 2010-01-06
| Subject: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:35 pm | |
| Just time for a quickie here. I'm ecstatic over finally owning this watch - takes me back to my youth and better days. Love at first sight when cruising WUS a while back - knew I had to have one if I ever got the chance. Chance came last Saturday on eBay. Photos also Q&D, just got it an hour ago. More later after I get it cleaned up. DS+ (Double Security +) Water-resistant to 1000 ft/330m Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal see-through watch case bottom 316L stainless steel case with screw-down case back and crown Case: 44mm x 51mm x 15mm Lugs: 21mm (21?) Solid 316L stainless steel bracelet, with safety buckle and diver extension High-tech rubber bracelet, with safety buckle and diver clip Limited Edition production of 1888 units, individually numbered (mine is 385) Movement: Automatic with chronograph: Mecaline 13 1/4 ''', ETA 7750 Valjoux Thanks for watching
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:37 pm | |
| I feel your happiness, Jaw. Wear it in good health, and hope it creates more good memories.
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andrema Senior Associate
Posts : 4263 Join date : 2009-07-08 Age : 112 Location : CT
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 10:53 pm | |
| Super Hot Watch!! Enjoy the hell out of that beauty!! ____________________________________ M A R K
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sixtysix Consigliere
Posts : 7314 Join date : 2009-12-06 Age : 57 Location : North of Syracuse NY
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:02 pm | |
| WOW Jaw that's awesome, never seen that one before...very cool it's also a LE. Enjoy!! ____________________________________ Later, GaryRemember we are the caretakers of mechanical art..... Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors | |
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Chris S. Senior Associate
Posts : 1252 Join date : 2009-11-19 Location : Ohio
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:22 pm | |
| Congrats Jaw, that a really cool chrono diver | |
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ericf4 Senior Associate
Posts : 1157 Join date : 2009-06-18 Location : CHicago Burbs
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:27 pm | |
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Anomaly Senior Associate
Posts : 7125 Join date : 2009-11-13 Age : 59 Location : Tampa, Florida
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:27 pm | |
| That is a SERIOUSLY cool watch!
Like the height...
Like the bracelet...
I don't look at it and think it looks like 50 other watches out there...
ENJOY! ____________________________________ | |
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Northwestguy Senior Associate
Posts : 2612 Join date : 2009-07-12 Location : OREGON
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:41 pm | |
| Congrats Jeffrey! Hope you bring it along when you come down. Love to see it on the wrist. Cool case design. Like the chrono pushers shape and placement (seem to be on the lower part of the case). | |
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merichar Senior Associate
Posts : 2334 Join date : 2009-08-23 Location : Northern Oregon
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:53 pm | |
| Beautiful watch. Certina is certainly a brand I need to learn more about. Congratulations. | |
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ramirez1970 Associate
Posts : 275 Join date : 2009-12-01
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:24 am | |
| Stunning piece. Congrats. | |
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jaw Senior Associate
Posts : 1936 Join date : 2010-01-06
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:36 am | |
| - merichar wrote:
- Beautiful watch. Certina is certainly a brand I need to learn more about. Congratulations.
Thanks guys. A little more on Certina... http://www.vintagecertinas.ch/en/tauchereng.html (Vintage Stuff) http://www.certina.com/ (Current Certina Site) While they still make great watches, it's their vintage stuff that has the near cult following. Pacifichrono can probably school us all on vintage Certina, but this is what I've learned. The watch I bought was made to commemorate the anniversary of their founding in 1888 (hence, only 1888 made worldwide). Released somewhere in 2007 (I think) and a 3 hand in 2004. Neither was released to the US market. They were fashioned after their 1974 DS-3 Super PH1000M - with some case mods. Used by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) From 1976. Would love to have one of these one day. There are also sites that track the owners of Originals and LEs with their case numbers and locations from around the world. (pretty sure those hands are a mod) I've run across many a Certina 3 hand mod and even mod services for Certina much like you guys are with the Seikos. Search Certina on eBay and you'll find pricey vintage bracelets, links, dials, and cases. Some of which are beat to shit - yet still quite marketable. BTW: I too, prefer their older designs much better. | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:09 am | |
| Sweet piece, I've been looking for a three hand DS-3. Roar had one for awhile and it's a awesome watch! Jaws I love where your collection is going! |
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smellody Consigliere
Posts : 2960 Join date : 2009-08-16 Age : 49 Location : West Salem, OR
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 1:11 am | |
| Sweet watch Jaw! Congrats! Bring it over on Saturday. | |
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AtomicTom Senior Consigliere
Posts : 19348 Join date : 2009-08-25 Age : 52 Location : New Jersey
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:14 am | |
| Holy COW !!!! ..Have to say, this is one EXTRAORDINARY looking watch Jaw ! The height, along with the way the bezel bends inward is SO unique. Kind of looks like a volcano ! It's AWESOME !!! What a case shape as well on this Certina, and the way it looks with that bracelet is outstanding imho. It's really different, and stands out in a crowd, while at the same time being SUPER smooth, and classy ! ..Also liking the dial, along with all of it's neat details, like those hands, which again, you don't see every day !..Oh, and let's not forget the top notch movement bringing everything together !..I'm glad you had the chance to get one you have wanted for a while. Congratulations, and DEFINITELY..Enjoy !!! Thanks for the those excellent pictures also ! ____________________________________ | |
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barnbuilder Senior Associate
Posts : 1372 Join date : 2010-06-26
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:57 am | |
| Congrats on the new Certina Jeffrey! | |
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TVDinner Senior Associate
Posts : 701 Join date : 2009-09-15
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:26 am | |
| Very nice looking watch. Can't wait to see more pictures. Congrats! | |
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:13 am | |
| WOW. Thats a great looking watch. I really like the case design. Congrats! |
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jaw Senior Associate
Posts : 1936 Join date : 2010-01-06
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:25 pm | |
| Thanks again Guys, Photos added.
Gotta say after about a day the fit/finish is close to Omega level. Cleaned up pretty nice but could still use a buff.
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Guest Guest
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:43 pm | |
| . . . wow, never seen that before. Great looking case and bracelet. . .bezel is cool as hell, the whole watch is cool as hell!!!
. . . way to go Jaws!
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andrema Senior Associate
Posts : 4263 Join date : 2009-07-08 Age : 112 Location : CT
| Subject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:57 pm | |
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