Thursday, October 8, 2020

CERTINA – DS Chronograph Automatic

 CERTINAHERITAGE DS Chronograph Automatic - 2020

 DS Chronograph Automatic: The essence of over 130 years in the art of watchmaking

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This Chronograph is in a class of its own. Certina has poured its more than 130 years of experience in the art of Swiss watchmaking into a unique timepiece. Ultra-classic and exceptionally innovative at once, the design of the elegant DS Chronograph Automatic goes back to a model from the late 1940s. Inside, however, it is powered by a state-of-the-art silicon balance spring – a first for Certina, and one that could not have found a more distinguished expression.


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Noble. Classic. Sophisticated. The DS Chronograph Automatic has it all – inside and out. Its precious movement is an advanced development of the famous Valjoux 7753. The automatic movement's innovative silicon balance spring has a particularly regular beat and remains immune to abrupt changes in temperature and to magnetic fields. Given the famous Double Security (DS) Concept and the new model's comfortable 60-hour power reserve, the wearer can always count on its accuracy.

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The DS Chronograph Automatic offers an absolutely first-class appearance as well, its classic lines inspired by a Certina model from the 1940s. The similarities are evident: the convex, silver-coloured dial with the lightly curved blue hands, for example, is a characteristic feature of classic, high-end wristwatches. 

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The watch glass is perfectly complementary: finely finished, it offers superb views from all sides. In 2020 the glass is made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and mounted on a 42-mm stainless steel case.

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The Chronograph functions lend the classic design an understated, sporting touch. The central stop-seconds and 30-minute counters are complemented by tachometric and telemetric scales at the edge of the dial.

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The latter allows one to calculate the proximity of a storm, for example, based on the speed of sound and with the help of thunder and lightning. A black leather strap and butterfly closure complete this exceptional timepiece.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Collection  HERITAGE

Model:  DS Chronograph Powermatic 80

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Reference  C038.462.16.037.00 -  Silver

Movement
ETA A05.H31 automatic movement

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Swiss Made, silicon balance spring
Hours, minutes, small seconds
Chronograph: stop-seconds, 30-minute counter, telemeter, tachymeter
Power reserve: 60 hours
Case
Stainless steel 316L
42 mm diameter
Sapphire crystal case back
Water resistance: Up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m)
Glass: Domed sapphire crystal
Dial
Silver-coloured, convex dial;
Small seconds at 9 o'clock
30-minute counter at 3 o'clock
Hands:    Blue, curved
Strap
Gray-blue NATO fabric strap with pin buckle


Reference / Price:   Switzerland CHF 1.1890.00*


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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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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

OMEGA – Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary


OMEGASpeedmaster Moonwatch “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary

In 1970, OMEGA received the coveted “Silver Snoopy Award” from the astronauts at NASA, recognising the brand’s unique contributions to space exploration, as well as the Speedmaster’s vital support during the rescue of Apollo 13.

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Exactly 50 years later, a special timepiece has been created in the occasion’s honour. Combining animation with watchmaking art, this incredible Snoopy tribute has taken the OMEGA Speedmaster to new realms of design.

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The dial itself is also silver and laser-engraved with Ag925. It includes two more blue subdials, as well as blue PVD angle-shaped hour markers and hands.

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On the caseback, the fun really begins! This time, Snoopy has gone into orbit, thanks to his animated black and white Command and Service Module (CSM) on a magical hand. When the chronograph seconds hand is in use, Snoopy takes a trip around the mysterious far side of the moon – just like the Apollo 13 crew – with the lunar surface being decorated on the sapphire crystal using a unique micro-structured metallisation.

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In the distance, a vision of our home is included. This Earth disc rotates once per minute, in sync with the watch’s small seconds hand, and symbolises the precise rotation of the Earth. The iconic quote, “Eyes on the Stars”, is included within the black universe.

The NAIAD LOCK keeps all caseback engravings in the correct, upright position, including the date in 1970 that OMEGA received the Silver Snoopy Award, as well as a tribute to the imperilled Apollo 13 mission that same year.

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In a superb display of watchmaking skill, the Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary watch is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial Master Chronometer Calibre 3861. This ground-breaking movement has taken the legendary Moonwatch calibre to new standards of excellence, with anti-magnetic innovation, as well as Master Chronometer certification from the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS).

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Showing OMEGA’s superb attention to detail, the watch’s blue nylon fabric strap matches the other blue elements of the watch, and even features the trajectory of the Apollo 13 mission, embossed on the lining. This strap is attached to a 42 mm case in stainless steel, which is inspired by the 4th generation Speedmaster style (the first watch worn on the moon in 1969). The tachymeter scale, with the iconic “Dot over Ninety”, is shown in white enamel on a blue ceramic [ZrO2] bezel ring.

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The timepiece comes with OMEGA’s full 5-year warranty, and will not be a limited production. Eager fans will receive the watch in its own Apollo 13 presentation box, with a microfiber cleaning cloth, a brochure, and a magnifying glass to help you get up close to the details.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Speedmaster

Model: Moonwatch Anniversary Series

Model: Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award”


Reference: 310.32.42.50.02.001

Movement
Calibre: Omega 3861

Manual-winding chronograph movement with Co-Axial escapement
Certified Master Chronometer, approved by METAS, resistant to magnetic fields reaching 15,000 gauss
Free-sprung balance with silicon balance spring
Rhodium-plated finish, bridges with straight Geneva waves
Power reserve: 50 hours
Shock-resistant to 5,000 g
Functions

  • Chronograph
  • Small seconds
  • Tachymeter
Certification
By COSC and METAS 
Case
Steel
Diameter: 42 mm

Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment on both sides
Water resistance: 5 bar
(50 metres / 167 feet)
Dial
Colour: Silver
Strap
Nylon fabric stra



Availability: Special presentation BOX

Price: Suggested retail price   $ 9,600.00 / £ 8,250.00 (excl. taxes)


All OMEGA timepieces have a 5-year warranty.

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