Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic C024.462.36.091.00

DS-2 Chronograph Automatic: From Generation to Generation

The new chronograph from Certina is inspired by a timepiece that was – quite literally – ahead of its time. The predecessor of the DS-2 Chronograph Automatic proved its qualities during a spectacular expedition on Mount Everest. The new model brings this adventurous spirit into the 21st century, with sporty-elegant vintage design and silicon technology. This way, the expertise of the past is stylishly passed on to the next generation.

"Ski descent from Mount Everest": the historic original.

The DS-2 Chronolympic was the epitome of durability and reliable precision. In 1970, it caused a sensation: five models accompanied a Japanese expedition team to the highest peak on Earth. But that was not all. On the descent, the watch on Yuichiro Miura’s wrist sped down the mountain on skis for 2,000 meters – at speeds of up to 160 km/h. The daring adventure was immortalized in a documentary that won an Oscar: "The Man Who Skied Down Everest".

A worthy successor: the new DS-2 Chronograph Automatic

The new DS-2 need not shy away from comparison with its famous predecessor. Its tonneau-shaped case (43.3 mm x 40.5 mm) made of stainless steel with gold-colored PVD coating is directly inspired by the 1970s model. The dial features the small seconds at 9 o’clock, the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, a date window at 6 o’clock, and a tachymeter scale. Gold-colored indices and hands with Super-LumiNova® coating complete the high-contrast retro design. The watch is worn on a brown calf leather strap with crocodile embossing, or alternatively, a stainless steel model is available, whose dark blue dial with white, yellow, and red elements adds a splash of color.

Forward-looking mechanics: automatic winding and silicon balance spring

Inside the watch beats a movement that combines mechanical tradition with cutting-edge technology. The automatic caliber offers a contemporary power reserve of 68 hours as well as a silicon balance spring. This innovative high-tech material is not only antimagnetic and lightweight but also corrosion-resistant and temperature-stable. As a result, the movement delivers consistent precision and long-term reliability – for the generation of tomorrow.