he chronograph and moon phase provide everyday functionality – and are real eye-catchers at the same time. In the new Certina DS-8 model, these complex features are presented clearly within a harmonious and attractive design.

Along with the central stop seconds, the watch has an integrated 12-hour and 60-minute chronograph counter at 2 o’clock, and a small seconds at 6 o’clock. At 10 o’clock the moon travels along its path across a finely drawn starry night sky. A date window at 4 o’clock, discreet and useful at once, completes the array.

The round 42mm stainless steel case sets stylish accents with satin-brushed and polished areas. Adding elegance and clarity is a dark blue dial with sunburst finish; dial versions in dark brown, black or a silver hue are also available. Extensive Super-LumiNova^® coating on the elegant Arabic numerals and indexes as well as on the hour and minute hands deliver excellent legibility even in the dark. A black calfskin leather strap with crocodile embossing completes the look. Alternatively, a dark brown leather strap or comfortable five-row stainless steel strap are also available.

Inside the new DS-8 Chronograph Moon Phase is an advanced Precidrive^TM quartz movement, whose precision the independent Swiss test agency COSC has certified as that of a Chronometer. It is securely protected – up to a pressure of 10 bar – by the DS Double Security system, which also includes a scratch-resistant, antireflective sapphire crystal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement:

• ETA G10.962 Precidrive™ quartz movement, Swiss Made, COSC-certified Chronograph with 12-hour, 60-minute and 60-second timing functions
• Display of moon phases
• Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, EOL

Case:

• Polished stainless steel 316L with satin-brushed lugs
• 42 mm diameter

Dial:

• Dark blue with finely brushed sunburst finish
• Silver-coloured hour and minute hands and indexes with Super-LumiNova®
• Small seconds at 6 o’clock
• Moon phase display at 10 o’clock
• Date window at 4 o’clock

Chronograph:

• Central stop seconds
• Integrated 12-hour and 60-minute counter at 2 o’clock

Water resistance:

• Up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m)

Glass:

• Antireflective sapphire crystal

Strap:

• Black calfskin and butterfly closure with two pushers

Special features:

• DS (Double Security)
• COSC-certified Chronometer

Reference / Recommended retail rice:

• C033.460.16.047.00 / CHF 795
• C033.460.16.087.00 / CHF 795
• C033.460.16.037.00 / CHF 795
• C033.460.11.057.00 / CHF 840