Certina DS PH500M

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Certina DS PH500M

Post by demer03 » Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:48 am

10 years ago, I sold a beautiful Certina DS PH500M chasing some other shiny object. Since then, it has been a goal to try and find another one that didn't break the bank. I was lucky to find a well worn, but serviced model from another vintage guy on Instagram. After ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over each others posts, we struck a deal and she is on the way.

Certina was on the forefront of early ocean exploration, and was intimately involved with the Tektite Experiment of 1969.

Fun little read for those interested:

https://www.vintagecertinas.ch/en/the-tektite-watch/

and

https://seabeemagazine.navylive.dodlive ... ion-teams/

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So, my little worn and pre-loved definitely has the battle scars of a watch that was truly purpose driven. It is likely the UFO model of 1968 with a tekitite/1000ph hour and minute hand set (they should be polished steel), but beggars can't be choosers.

Looking forward to receiving this later in the week. The fever has been full bore for a few years...

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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by mellonb1 » Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:19 am

Fantastic Mike. Easily a top five on my list. These are rare and almost unobtainable as you know. Glad you were able to track one down. Congrats!
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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by Wario406 » Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:16 am

Nice MIke! You’re one of the kings of vintage cool shit. Im loving my old 844/5 thanks to you.
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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by Captdave » Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:38 am

Congrats! That’s a cool piece with a great history


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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by aikiman44 » Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:16 am

Congratulations, very cool!
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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by River Rat » Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:20 pm

Congrats cool Certina.
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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by rick » Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:38 am

Love it.
Got this one for my birthday.

:love: :love:
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Re: Certina DS PH500M

Post by demer03 » Sat Oct 28, 2023 3:38 am

rick wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:38 am
 Love it.
Got this one for my birthday.

:love: :love:
That’s a beaut
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