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Certina · DS-8
DS-8 Lady
Ref. C0330512211801
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 27.5 mm
- Case height
- 7.4 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Movement
- Quartz
- Caliber
- F03.411
- Dial
- White
The Certina DS-8 Lady Stainless Steel - Yellow Gold / MOP / Bracelet takes a 13 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. A dress watch by proportion: a slim leather strap, plain or lightly stitched, keeps the line clean. With a 27.5 mm case and 100 m of water resistance, a strap of medium thickness keeps the balance. Quartz movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
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