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Certina · DS Action
DS Action Quartz 34.5
Ref. C0482101112100
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 34.5 mm
- Case height
- 10.3 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 300 m
- Movement
- Quartz
- Caliber
- F05.412
- Dial
- Black
The Certina DS Action Quartz 34.5 Stainless Steel / MOP / Bracelet takes a 17 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 1 straps in that width. Built for water, it wears naturally on rubber or a nylon NATO; a leather strap keeps it for dry days. With a 34.5 mm case and 300 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.
Straps by lug width (17 mm) 1
All 1 17 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
- Material
- Leather1
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Classic EmbossedLeather€24.90
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