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Certina · DS Pilot
DS Pilot
Ref. C0246171604200
Watch details and strap advice
- Case diameter
- 43 mm
- Case height
- 13.14 mm
- Case material
- Stainless Steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Movement
- Quartz
- Caliber
- 251.264
- Dial
- Blue
The Certina DS Pilot Stainless Steel / Blue takes a 22 mm strap: measure between the lugs and that is the only number you need. We list 36 straps in that width. A field or pilot watch at heart, it suits canvas, nylon and matte leather more than polished calf. With a 43 mm case and 100 m of water resistance, a thicker strap balances the case. Quartz movement. Most straps here come with quick-release spring bars, so the swap takes a minute and no tool.
Straps by lug width (22 mm) 36
All 36 22 mm strapsWidth is a starting point. Check the case and end fittings before choosing.
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Heritage CuffLeather€27.90 -
Rivet CuffLeather €29.90 -
Slim Colour LeatherLeather€24.90 -
Rivet RallyLeather€49.90 -
Dense Mesh SteelSteel€34.90 -
Diagonal WeaveNylon€24.90 -
Regatta StripeNylon€22.90 -
Camouflage Five RingNylon€27.90 -
Square Slot SiliconeSilicone€22.90 -
Vintage RallyLeather€34.90 -
Denim StitchNylon€22.90 -
Aviator BundLeather€39.90
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