Certina DS 346.825

Certina DS Turtle Diver Ref. 346.825 in Steel

CIRCA: 1960s REF.: 346.825 CASE NUMBER: 6713525 CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIMENSIONS: 39 mm in diameter DIAL: Domed matte black with crosshairs and Arabic hour markers, framed date aperture at the "3" marker BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Certina signed in stainless steel by Gay Freres BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 inches MOVEMENT: Automatic FUNCTIONS: Time and date CALIBER: 25-651 The Certina DS line of waterproof watches was designed with a thick shock absorbing rubber case holder between the movement and the case to provide an extra level of shock protection -- thus the "Double Security" nomenclature. The present example is the second series of DS divers with interesting crosshair dial accented by Arabic numerals. The movement is Certina's own design and the original bracelet is from Gay Freres. The bezel insert has an attractive brown patina. 5, Certina DS Turtle Diver Ref. 346.825 in Steel, Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000 , Sold $1,250 , Lot Updates Sold price includes hammer plus buyer's premium , Follow ARTIST Certina , Description CIRCA: 1960s REF.: 346.825 CASE NUMBER: 6713525 CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel CASE DIMENSIONS: 39 mm in diameter DIAL: Domed matte black with crosshairs and Arabic hour markers, framed date aperture at the "3" marker BRACELET MATERIAL: Original Certina signed in stainless steel by Gay Freres BRACELET SIZE: 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 inches MOVEMENT: Automatic FUNCTIONS: Time and date CALIBER: 25-651 The Certina DS line of waterproof watches was designed with a thick shock absorbing rubber case holder between the movement and the case to provide an extra level of shock protection -- thus the "Double Security" nomenclature. The present example is the second series of DS divers with interesting crosshair dial accented by Arabic numerals. The movement is Certina's own design and the original bracelet is from Gay Freres. The bezel insert has an attractive brown patina. ,