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Certina — DS First

Also known as: DS First

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Documented family · partial

Maker / issuer

Certina

DS First is a wristwatch family made by Certina. Recorded movements are ETA caliber 251.471, ETA caliber 955.112 and ETA caliber G15.211, with functions including hours, small seconds, minutes, date, chronograph and seconds.

The sampled references record case diameters of 34.8–41 mm, heights of 11–11.2 mm and water resistance of 100–200 m. Reference examples: ref. C0142171101100 (DS First Lady Ceramic Chrono White Bracelet; 34.80 mm); ref. C0144104408100 (DS First Ceramic Titanium; 41.00 mm); ref. C0144101105100 (DS First Ceramic Bracelet; 41.00 mm); ref. C0142353701100 (DS First Lady Ceramic Rose; 34.80 mm).

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
5

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Physical characteristics

Bezel
Rotating, 0-60 (Dive)
Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Lug width
17–22 mm
Case shape
Round
Case height
11–11.2 mm
Case diameter (sampled references)
34.8–41 mm

Technical characteristics

Functions recorded
Hours, Small Seconds, Minutes, Date, Chronograph, Seconds
Movements recorded
ETA caliber 251.471 · ETA caliber 955.112 · ETA caliber G15.211
Water resistance recorded
100–200 m

Design

Hands
Stick, Sword
Hour markers
Stick / Dot
Dial colours recorded
White, Grey, Black

Identification

How to identify
The reference number, usually found on the case back, between the lugs or on papers, ties a watch to one of these configurations; movement calibre, case material and dial together separate references within the family.
Family as listed
DS First
References sampled
C0142171101100 — DS First Lady Ceramic Chrono White Bracelet · C0144104408100 — DS First Ceramic Titanium · C0144101105100 — DS First Ceramic Bracelet · C0142353701100 — DS First Lady Ceramic Rose
Distinguishing features
Reference number, movement calibre, case material and dial colour together
Representative reference
C0142171101100
Source note
All figures follow WatchBase and describe only the references sampled here; they have not been checked against the manufacturer's archive. WatchBase, an online database of watch references, lists 40 references under this family name; this entry summarises 4 of them, chosen across that list, including the reference originally recorded for this entry. The reference list, calibres and case specifications summarised above come from WatchBase; the manufacturer's own archive or a printed reference work should be consulted before treating any detail as definitive. WatchBase does not record production years for the references sampled here, so the family's introduction date and production span remain Research Required.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • Ref. C0142171101100 — DS First Lady Ceramic Chrono White Bracelet

    ETA caliber 251.471; 34.80 mm; White dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. C0144104408100 — DS First Ceramic Titanium

    ETA caliber 955.112; 41.00 mm; Grey dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. C0144101105100 — DS First Ceramic Bracelet

    ETA caliber 955.112; 41.00 mm; Black dial. Source: WatchBase.

  • Ref. C0142353701100 — DS First Lady Ceramic Rose

    ETA caliber G15.211; 34.80 mm; White dial. Source: WatchBase.

Research required

  • Research Required: confirm the family's introduction date, full reference list and production span against the manufacturer's archive or a printed reference; WatchBase figures cover only the sampled references.
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