vintage Certina Chronolympic DS-2 vintage chronograph, in steel, with one the most desirable valjoux movement, the famous valjoux 23, here in the 232 execution. This is a rare find!
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The barrel/square shaped stainless steel case is 42,7mm wide not including the crown. Full length is 47,8mm. It is 20mm wide between the lugs.
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Specifics of this model:
4 - This watch DS-2 range, featuring one the most desirable movement of the vintage era, the legendary Valjoux 23. It is a column wheel movement with tremendous quality and prestige, having being used by Rolex and Patek Phillipe, to name just two of the more prestigious names in watch making history.
5 - The watch has an oversize barrel shaped stainless steel case, with a stainless steel screw case back bearing the iconic turtle symbol. The design of the case is quintessential sixties.
6 - Black dial with white registers, a design on par with other sports chronographs of that era, namely Rolex Daytona, Heuer Carrera, Breitling Top Time. This dial adds three touches of red in the minutes sub dial.
The bracelet: It is a brand new racing bracelet that goes very well with the watch. It is a gift that goes with the watch.
The reference number inside the case: 8601 300
An interesting point is that this reference is not listed in the vintage Certinas website!
serial / reference number in the movement:
The watch is signed Certina: in the dial, in the case and in the movement. The crown is also signed with the Certina logotype.
Cosmetics:
dial: The original Panda black and white dial is in very condition! But the index marks at 5 and 7 o'clock show discoloration. The sub dials are also in excellent condition - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
hands: the hands are in excellent condition! - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
case: Shows very light wear, no bumps, no dents, no ugly scratches . - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
Movement: very nice, excellent condition! The yellow rubber ring appears to be incomplete - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
The crystal: is plastic / Plexiglas and has no glazing, internal cracking neither ugly scratches - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
The crown and the pushers: The crown is in excellent condition. The pushers are in very good condition but one seems to be longer than the other - see the pictures and make your own opinion.
Inside the watch:
Swiss made high end manual wind 17 jewels, Certina 29-531, basis caliber Valjoux 232, a movement from the Valjoux 23 family.
Service history:
I have owned this watch for more than 20 years and I don't recall having it serviced. It has been left in a Bank's safe all this time.
1 - Not recently serviced
2 - The case appears to have been professionally polished in the past.
If it is not stated that the watch has been serviced recently you would better consider a revision by an expert watchmaker, no matter how good the test results may look.
Working condition:
1 - Working very well. Runs very strong.
2 - Winding is smooth.
3 - Time setting is smooth.
4 - All the chronograph functions, start, stop and reset work as they should.
5 - The chronograph was left working for over 6 hours and it has never stopped.
These home tests are not a warranty of repeatability or accuracy.
No matter how good the test results may look, t he watch is sold as is. I am a private seller who is disposing a lifetime vast collection.
Please note:
1 - The watch should not be used in the water! All diving watches, even recent, should be sent for a qualified water sealing service each year prior to diving season.
2 - Any acrylic or metallic display that might appear in the pictures is not included in the sale!
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Condition: Please refer to the pictures for a complete perception of the item’s condition. This will be more precise and effective than my eyesight or judgment.
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Please remember that seeing the item at very high magnification, as in the pictures that I provide, brings to life small defects that the human eye does not perceive.
If you don’t see it in the pictures and it is not mentioned in the description, then it is not included in the auction!
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International Buyers - important notes
This item is located in the European Community so there are no taxes for countries inside the European Community.
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