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Certina · DS

Certina DS Action Chrono

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$859Stock unknown

3 matched eBay listings

Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.78mm
Lug-to-lug
49.54mm
Lug width
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
300m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
G10.212
Type
Quartz

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
rotating_unidirectional
Bracelet
metal_oyster

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DS collection · 20 watches

DS Action 34.5mm
DS Action 34.5mm34.5mm
DS Action 34.5mm Powermatic 80
DS Action 34.5mm Powermatic 8034.5mm
DS Action Day Date Powermatic 80
DS Action Day Date Powermatic 8041mm
DS Action Diver 38mm
DS Action Diver 38mm38mm
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 8043mm
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 8038mm
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 80
DS Action Diver 38mm Powermatic 8040.5mm
DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium)
DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 (Titanium)43mm
DS Action Diver Chrono
DS Action Diver Chrono44.6mm
DS Action GMT Powermatic 80
DS Action GMT Powermatic 8041mm
DS Action Lady Diamonds
DS Action Lady Diamonds33.8mm
DS Action Lady Powermatic 80
DS Action Lady Powermatic 8034.5mm
7 more in this collection
DS JubileDS Jubile LadyDS PH200M Powermatic 80DS Powermatic 80DS SUPER PH1000MDS SUPER PH2000MDS Super PH500M

3 colorways

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01The market

Market prices.

Retail$859

eBay listings

  • Certina DS Action Chrono 42mm Black Dial Men's Watch C0484171105100New with box and papers · US$605↗
  • Certina DS Action Chrono 42mm Black Carbon Dial Men's Watch C0484173320100New with box and papers · US$690↗
  • Certina DS Action Chrono 42mm Blue Dial Men's Watch C0484174404100New with box and papers · US$740↗

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02The connection engine

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03The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Certina DS Action Chrono for its immaculate finishing, build quality superior to similarly priced competitors, and impressive accuracy, with one owner noting it did not lose a second in a week. The 1/100th second capability of the Precidrive quartz movement is highlighted as a standout feature, and its overall look and comfortable rubber strap are also appreciated. Some reviewers and owners desire polished chamfers on the brushed steel case and find the "action" text on the dial unnecessary. A few owners note that the similarity between the hour and minute hands can hinder quick time reading, and one owner mentions free play in the quartz movement can require a few attempts to align the second hand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS Action Chrono highly for its exceptional finishing and accuracy at its price point.

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