Just snagged this at a outlet of the official AD for 300euros (which in EU is a steal trust me) The full price here would be 650euros. I own Midos, hamiltons, Zelos and this little gem blows them all out of the water. ETA, sapphire, see through back with decorated movement and rotor,100m wr,perfect legibility, whats not to love!! This is an amazing everyday piece.
Just bought one of these from Jomashop for $299 and couldn't be more impressed. ETA 2824-2, sapphire, steel bracelet. The silver/white dial is beautiful.
I have had this watch for a year and I keep going back to it. Classic robust look. Lume isn't the brightest but does last as long as my seikos and doesn't dim as fast.
Just received the black dial/bracelet version from Jomashop, which took forever and a day, but so worth the wait. Excellent accuracy right out of the box, and a subtle nod to 1016 aesthetics with respect to the layout of the Arabic numerals and indices on the dial (not exact, but reminiscent). Certina is not such a well-known brand in the States, so the piece feels that much more special and unique. For less than $300, an absolute gem of a watch.
I know this is an older video, but, I just now ordered this watch from Jomashop. I'll have it Thursday I believe it has been superseded by the newer Powermatic 80 movement that Swatch is putting in everything. I notice how smoothly yours runs. I looked for a long time to source a new one with the 2824- 2 movement like yours, and after seeing the new movement with the 21,600 beat rate, I'm glad I held out for the old school movement, as it is proven, and it moves the second hand so much more smoothly. Thanks for posting your video.
Hi, I agree that the new Powermatic 80 is not necessarily an upgrade. A better power reserve at the cost of frequency will not be for everyone. I love the 2824-2, all the watches I've had with this movement have kept time perfectly. There is a fair bit of hate for the Swatch brand out there, but I think Certina is underated, they make some lovely watches. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health.
@@g.r.7562 , No, I hadn't noticed the differences in the dial. Got mine a day early (Wednesday) and love it for what it is. Had a link taken out of the bracelet first thing yesterday morning. I don't have a pin press, and I didn't feel like hammering on the watch, so a local jeweler did it in a jiffy while I waited. So far the watch keeps good time (+1 sec when I checked this morning.) I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Cheap fun as I see it!
Just about to pull the trigger on one of these at Jura Watch. I already have a DS-1 Index in white which I bought to sell on but fell in love with. Nice video.
I have two Certina watches and I have to say they are as good as any mid range watch out there. You can get a powermatic 80 Chronometer COSC for just a few hundred quid!
Lug width is 19, and yes, it's a pain. There aren't too many 19mm straps out there. Not compared to 18mm or 20mm anyway. Lug to lug, i don't have to hand, you might find it on their website Thanks for watching and commenting
@@WTMS1 I feel like the watch I want doesn't exist lol. 38 mm or less, short lug to lug, good lume, black dial, date complication, sapphire crystal. Auto or quartz. Less than $300. Beens searching forever and can't find it.
Hi, sadly I don't own this watch any more, so can't check, but i think it's just the hands that are lumed. Decent but not remarkable from memory. Thanks for watching and commenting
I sold my Certina, but will never sell the Hamilton. It's a much nicer watch imo. Nicer case, nicer feel, much nicer dial. Other than the slightly too large crown the Hamilton is perfect. Well worth serious consideration
I think 48mm or 49mm. Full spec should be on their website. If you have smaller wrist check out my 36mm Smith's videos, they are great watches and lug to lug about 47mm
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Just snagged this at a outlet of the official AD for 300euros (which in EU is a steal trust me) The full price here would be 650euros. I own Midos, hamiltons, Zelos and this little gem blows them all out of the water. ETA, sapphire, see through back with decorated movement and rotor,100m wr,perfect legibility, whats not to love!! This is an amazing everyday piece.
Congrats, you got a bargain! Enjoy your new piece
Just bought one of these from Jomashop for $299 and couldn't be more impressed. ETA 2824-2, sapphire, steel bracelet. The silver/white dial is beautiful.
I always liked the look of the silver dial version. Congrats on your new pick up. Wear it in good health
Lug to Lug Distance pls
I have had this watch for a year and I keep going back to it. Classic robust look. Lume isn't the brightest but does last as long as my seikos and doesn't dim as fast.
It's a great watch. I think certina is one of the most undervalued of the Swatch group. Keep enjoying your watch, and thanks for commenting
Just received the black dial/bracelet version from Jomashop, which took forever and a day, but so worth the wait. Excellent accuracy right out of the box, and a subtle nod to 1016 aesthetics with respect to the layout of the Arabic numerals and indices on the dial (not exact, but reminiscent). Certina is not such a well-known brand in the States, so the piece feels that much more special and unique. For less than $300, an absolute gem of a watch.
That's a great summary of a great watch. I think Certina is highly underrated. Thanks for watching and commenting
hows the lume on it?
@@explained4242 The lume is present but not by any means exceptional
An ETA 2824-2 Sapphire Sandwich for under $300??... I’ll take 2!
There's no doubt these represent excellent value. If you like the look you won't regret picking up one, or two!!!
I know this is an older video, but, I just now ordered this watch from Jomashop. I'll have it Thursday
I believe it has been superseded by the newer Powermatic 80 movement that Swatch is putting in everything. I notice how smoothly yours runs. I looked for a long time to source a new one with the 2824- 2 movement like yours, and after seeing the new movement with the 21,600 beat rate, I'm glad I held out for the old school movement, as it is proven, and it moves the second hand so much more smoothly. Thanks for posting your video.
Hi, I agree that the new Powermatic 80 is not necessarily an upgrade. A better power reserve at the cost of frequency will not be for everyone. I love the 2824-2, all the watches I've had with this movement have kept time perfectly.
There is a fair bit of hate for the Swatch brand out there, but I think Certina is underated, they make some lovely watches. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health.
@@WTMS1 T.Y!
@@g.r.7562 , No, I hadn't noticed the differences in the dial. Got mine a day early (Wednesday) and love it for what it is. Had a link taken out of the bracelet first thing yesterday morning. I don't have a pin press, and I didn't feel like hammering on the watch, so a local jeweler did it in a jiffy while I waited. So far the watch keeps good time (+1 sec when I checked this morning.) I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Cheap fun as I see it!
@@WTMS1 I agree, my preference would be for a 2824-2 any time, and this comes from a powermatic 80 owner. A backward step in my opinion.
@@WTMS1 hello, just want to ask if the Sapphire glass has AR coating?
I bought one of these and now it is all I want to wear. Feels good. Looks tough.
hows the lume on it?
Mine with the grey dial just arrived from UK. Great watch.
hows the lume on it?
Just about to pull the trigger on one of these at Jura Watch. I already have a DS-1 Index in white which I bought to sell on but fell in love with. Nice video.
Haha, the old 'bought it to sell it on' trap.. happens to be all the time!!
I have two Certina watches and I have to say they are as good as any mid range watch out there. You can get a powermatic 80 Chronometer COSC for just a few hundred quid!
Certina are very underated. Great watches.
What is the lug to lug length? Is the 21 mm strap a drawback not being 18 or 20mm? I change straps frequently.
Lug width is 19, and yes, it's a pain. There aren't too many 19mm straps out there. Not compared to 18mm or 20mm anyway.
Lug to lug, i don't have to hand, you might find it on their website
Thanks for watching and commenting
@@WTMS1 do you remember how good the lume was on it?
Mediocre, lol. Definitely no lume monster. Check out my recent Smiths PRS25 video, it's a nicer watch with much better lume.
@@WTMS1 there's no date complication on that watch. I need that more than really good lume for my use. Thanks for the info sir.
@@WTMS1 I feel like the watch I want doesn't exist lol. 38 mm or less, short lug to lug, good lume, black dial, date complication, sapphire crystal. Auto or quartz. Less than $300. Beens searching forever and can't find it.
What is the lug to lug distance of this watch?
19mm
Watch Yourself not the lug width, but the lug to lug distance.. that is, the distance from the top of one lug to the bottom of the other? 45mm, 46mm?
45.8mm lug to lug
Does it have a screw crown and screw back case?
No
Just pulled the trigger on this. Is that the black dial you have or the grey?
Grey, although it is very dark.
These watches are great, especially the movement. One of the most accurate watches I've ever owned.
I'm hoping the black dial I ordered has the same sunburst effect as the grey. It is gorgeous!
Hi, what is your wrist size? Thanks
About 6.5"
How is the lume?
Do you happen to know if the crystal on the caseback is sapphire?
Sorry, i don't know, can't even find that info on certina's website
I think it's sapphire
It is sapphire, confirmed
Are the numbers and indices lumed? How's the lume?
Hi, sadly I don't own this watch any more, so can't check, but i think it's just the hands that are lumed. Decent but not remarkable from memory.
Thanks for watching and commenting
@@WTMS1 What did you replace it with?
I think it was my 38mm Hamilton khaki auto, but i have an ever changing collection. Check out my sotc2020
@@WTMS1 Thanks for the quick reply. Im considering this Certina and the Hamilton Khaki.
I sold my Certina, but will never sell the Hamilton. It's a much nicer watch imo. Nicer case, nicer feel, much nicer dial. Other than the slightly too large crown the Hamilton is perfect. Well worth serious consideration
no lume shot?
There is lume, but it's not spectacular. My early videos were one take, i had no way to edit in b roll or lume shots - sorry.
What is Lug to Lug Distance?
19mm
No i mean. The length og upper lug to lower lug
I think 48mm or 49mm. Full spec should be on their website. If you have smaller wrist check out my 36mm Smith's videos, they are great watches and lug to lug about 47mm