CERTINA – HERITAGE DS Chronograph Automatic 1968

 

CERTINA – HERITAGE DS Chronograph Automatic 1968  2022

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Squaring the Circle

The latest chronograph from Swiss watchmaker Certina moves easily from one world to another. Its design is inspired by a model from the 1960s, but its heart beats to the rhythm of a state-of-the-art automatic movement with a silicon balance spring.

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The cushion-shaped case makes it a stylish accessory, while its chronograph functionality, water resistance up to 20 bar and the unidirectional rotating bezel testify to genuine sportiness. It’s perfectly obvious: the DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 feels right at home everywhere – and at any time.

Squaring the Circle

The latest chronograph from Swiss watchmaker Certina moves easily from one world to another. Its design is inspired by a model from the 1960s, but its heart beats to the rhythm of a state-of-the-art automatic movement with a silicon balance spring.

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The cushion-shaped case makes it a stylish accessory, while its chronograph functionality, water resistance up to 20 bar and the unidirectional rotating bezel testify to genuine sportiness. It’s perfectly obvious: the DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 feels right at home everywhere – and at any time.

Inspired by heroes from the past

This timepiece, which goes back to the DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 , carries a legendary name: at the end of the 1960s the DS Argonaut caused a sensation with its striking case and robust workmanship. Inspired by this model, the Swiss watchmaker has developed a worthy successor that would cut a fine figure in any tale of mythical heroes.

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The DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 is presented in a cushion-shaped stainless steel case (43.5 mm x 43.5 mm) with a black PVD surface. Sapphire crystal on the front and back of the watch provide optimal clarity and legibility. A round sapphire ring, fitted with a black/white scale printed from beneath, lends visual depth to the unidirectional rotating bezel.

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And thanks to their Super-LumiNova® coating, the sharply angled hands and indexes stand out clearly against the black dial even in the dark.

Functionality and resistance

An elegant vintage style is only one of the many facets of the new DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 . Another is its sporty character, underscored, for example, by the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock and complemented by the central stop seconds and a small seconds at 9 o’clock.

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The striking screw-down crown and water resistance up to 20 bar (200 m) contribute to enhanced robustness. The matt black leather strap with white decorative stitching – easily exchanged thanks to the Certina quick-change system – offers additional safety and comfort.

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A calm and steady heartbeat

Ticking tirelessly inside the watch is the A05.H31 automatic (self-winding) movement with a 60-hour power reserve.

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It is equipped with a silicon balance spring whose innovative material protects it against the everyday enemies of mechanical rate precision: magnetic fields, changes in temperature and shocks have no effect on its steady reliability.

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The new DS Chronograph Automatic is available from July 2022 from authorised Certina dealers worldwide.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection  HERITAGE

Model:  DS Chronograph 1968 Automatic 

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Movement
Calibre ETA A05.H31 automatic, Swiss Made,
silicon balance spring hours, minutes, small seconds 
chronograph: stop seconds, 30-minute counter 60-hour power reserve
Case
Stainless steel 316L with black PVD coating
43.5 mm x 43.5 mm, cushion-shaped round,
unidirectional rotating bezel with sapphire crystal ring case back in sapphire crystal
Dial
Black dial; indexes, hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova® coating
Water resistance:    Up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m)
Glass:     Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Strap
Matt black leather strap with white decorative stitching, butterfly clasp with two pushers

Special features:        DS (Double Security), silicon balance spring, based on historical predecessor

Reference/Price:    C040.462.36.041.00    Stainless steel case with black PVD coating, black dial, leather strap - Switzerland CHF 1,970*

Versions:    C040.462.18.051.00    Stainless steel case, black dial with orange elements, striped NATO strap  - Switzerland CHF 1,930*

  *recommended retail price

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Press release - 2022
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Contact:    Certina SA,
Mattenstrasse 149, 2503 Biel – Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0)32/933 3550 / E-mail: pr@certina.com 
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