Certina DS Royal C010.410.11.051.00

Certina DS Royal C010.410.11.051.00 is a watch in which Certina tried to combine the 70s sporty elegance design with more modern “daily wear” practicality. The result is somewhere between a dress watch and a sports model. It fits almost everywhere.

Main specifications
41 mm stainless steel case;
~11.7–12 mm thickness;
Black dial;
Sapphire crystal;
ETA 955.112 quartz movement;
Date window;
DS (Double Security) system;
100 m water resistance;
Stainless steel bracelet;
Swiss Made.

The DS Royal is not your typical “budget quartz”. Certina tried to make a more solid, heavier and visually more expensive watch than most Tissot or entry-level Hamilton models of that era.

The biggest plus:

very good case/finish ratio for the price;
sapphire crystal;
100 m WR;
extremely reliable ETA quartz;
quite versatile, but not boring and quite distinctive appearance.

The black dial with an integrated style bracelet is somewhat reminiscent of older sport-luxury models from the 70s era.

Note: small scratch on clasp inner side, so sold as is.

Recommended retail price - 700 eur / 7600 SEK / 5200 DKK.