Certina DS-1 Powermatic 80 Owner Review : Balanced, pleasing and endearing

This is my very first Swiss automatic watch. Acquired at the very beginning of my passion for watchmaking, I wanted a reliable watch, mounted on a steel bracelet and which has a sporty chic look. Whether mounted on a steel bracelet, a leather or a nato, it is very versatile and pleasant to wear. Its 80-hour power reserve thanks to the Powermatic80 caliber is appreciable. Certina is too little known in France but nevertheless has all the qualities that can be found in its sister Tissot since both are part of the Swatchgroup. Its 40mm diameter makes it a watch that remains discreet on the wrist and this is one of the reasons for my choice. I also wanted a watch with a black dial and a date but nicely designed. The applied indexes give more relief to the dial knowing that it is itself slightly domed. The case back is transparent and therefore shows the Powermatic80 caliber. When I got it, I was very happy because it was my first watch with a transparent back. In reality, with time, you realize that the movement is not beautiful enough to be shown. But it's fun!