Certina DS Podium Big Size

Style and Security

Swiss made Certina DS Podium Big Size man’s chronograph can be described as a quality watch with a good price. It has classic elegance, sport’s spirit and traditional durability. As the rest of Certina watches, this model possess Double Security concept, which means that it can successfully withstand extreme conditions.

Double Security concept has been company’s trademark since 1959. During the years of technological improvements, DS has become integral part of every single Certina model, as a guaranty of high water and shock resistance.

Along with its durability, Certina DS Podium Big Size watches possess the great functionality. Swiss made quartz movement features three chronographs – 60 seconds counter is at 6 o’clock, 1/10 second counter is located at 2 and finally, 12 hours counter is at 10 o’clock.

Tachymeter Scale

Nicely shaped stainless steel bezel features the tachymeter scale, which can be used to measure speed based on travel time or distance, according to speed. Considering its functionality, most of Podium Big Size collection’s models have similar characteristics, but their designs are quite distinctive.

All watches from Certina Podium series have sporty elegance, but seams like the one with the brown leather strap and black dial is the ‘all the time – everyday’ kind of watch, which you’ll never want to remove from the wrist.

Its dial features silver luminous hours indexes and oversized Arabic numerals at 12, three and nine. Minutes scale is at the outer rim, while the date window is located at 4 o’clock position. Watch face is protected with the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

Masculine 42 mm case of the Certina Podium Big Size Chronograph is made of stainless steel and features two push buttons and the screw-down crow for the maximum protection under the water. This protection provides water-resistance to 100 meters, which is lower limit for Certina watches.

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Certina DS Podium Big Size review was published on Watchalyzer on February 16, 2011

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   Felix Riggs October 28, 2011 at 12:28 PM ·

   Model C001.617.16.297.00 looks very stylish and seriously.
   I like brown color so the brown leather strap is perfect for me…..It looks sensational!
   I must have it very soon.

2. 

   Chad Lawrence October 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM ·

   Once again people from Certina menage to surprise me and make this excellent watch. This will be great addition to my collection, and it will be very nice to see this cool watch on my wrist.

3. 

   Amin Ba January 6, 2012 at 9:15 AM ·

   I’m satisfied with my DS podium big size…on my wrist everyday..

4. 

   Bo Nicholson January 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM ·

   I agree with you. I must say that this model is one of my favorite Certina’s timepieces. As I already mentioned, it can be described as a quality watch with a good price.

5. 

   Carl Lang January 31, 2012 at 7:04 AM ·

   Models with leather straps look much better than other models. The watch looks very nice and stylish. You can wear it practically in everyday situations. It has beautiful design and it can be worn in some special events or something like that.

6. 

   Raymond Irwin January 31, 2012 at 7:04 AM ·

   I like the chronograph on this watch. The layout of circuits inside the dial is good. The movement is great and reliable. This watch is simply one of the best watches that Certina has to offer.

7. 

   Greg Chandler January 31, 2012 at 7:05 AM ·

   Have you ever had the impression that a little thing can change your day, or maybe a life, too?! I had that impression, and you know what? One little thing has really changed my day, and not just a day, it has changed my life. It was this Certina DS Podium Big Size!
   I felt a really incredible relief when I put the watch on my hand for the first time. From that moment, I`m a different man.

8. 

   Rune February 4, 2012 at 7:59 AM ·

   Does anybody know why the blue dial C001.617.11.047.00 only have 3 hands on centre tap while the other chronos have 4 (ie C001.617.11.037.00) ?
   ETA 251.262 vs ETA G10.211 ? .. even if the price is the same ??

9. 

   Bo Nicholson February 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM ·

   Hello Rune,
   do not worry about hands, it is only a matter of style. All Certina’s DS Podium Big Size chronographs provide the same chronograph functionality.
   The mechanism is ETA 251.262 quartz movement and it is one of the most precise and accurate quartz movements. If you like this model, than go for it

10. 

    Rune February 7, 2012 at 1:55 PM ·

    Thanks for the answer, but how can the chronograph functionality be the same with one hand missing?.. The ETA 251.262 has minute and second centretap hands for the chronopart, and the C001.617.11.047.00 is missing one of them according to the photo (also on Certina’s homepage where “user manual” links to G10, not 251.262).

11. 

    Bo Nicholson February 15, 2012 at 5:38 AM ·

    I agree with you, but according to the information on Certina’s official site, they are the same models. You may contact your nearest retailer to find more details about this particular model. Good luck.

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