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PostSubject: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeTue 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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I feel your happiness, Jaw. Wear it in good health, and hope it creates more good memories. It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono 74725


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Super Hot Watch!! Enjoy the hell out of that beauty!!

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WOW Jaw that's awesome, never seen that one before...very cool it's also a LE. Enjoy!!

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PostSubject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeTue Jun 29, 2010 11:22 pm

Congrats Jaw, that a really cool chrono diver It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono 933578
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Me like. Sweet
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PostSubject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeTue 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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PostSubject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeTue 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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Beautiful watch. Certina is certainly a brand I need to learn more about. Congratulations.
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PostSubject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeWed Jun 30, 2010 12:24 am

Stunning piece. Congrats.
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PostSubject: Re: It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono   It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_minitimeWed 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)
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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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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! Very Happy
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Sweet watch Jaw! Congrats! Bring it over on Saturday.
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Holy COW !!!! It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_eek It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_biggrin ..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 ! It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_cool ..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 !!! It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_smile Thanks
for the those excellent pictures also !

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Congrats on the new Certina Jeffrey!
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Very nice looking watch. Can't wait to see more pictures. Congrats!
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WOW. Thats a great looking watch. I really like the case design. Congrats! It's Here!!! Certina DS3 LE Chrono Icon_cheers
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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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. . . 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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merichar wrote:
Beautiful watch. Certina is certainly a brand I need to learn more about. Congratulations.
Mark, here is a thread on Certina Divers---> https://xtrememeantime.forumotion.com/diver-down-f21/certina-dive-watches-t3847.htm?highlight=certina

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