Certina DS-2

[Richard-]

I had arranged to meet a guy to collect a Seiko from him and he had told me that he would bring along a Certina with a turtle on the back, had not really got a clue what to expect and I did a little reading up on the web before he came. So here it is a Certina DS-2 with a lovely turtle caseback, it needs a service and a bit of cleaning, possibly a new crystal but I would imagine that this one could be polished. The movement is a Certina 25-652 26 jewel, the movement runs in every position but stops almost instantly when you place it face up any opinions or advise?

[ulackfocus]

We need a movement shot to confirm, because the 25-652 should have 27 or 28 jewels according to Dr. Ranfft's site:

bidfun-db Archive: Watch Movements: Certina 25-652

Definitely service it - it's a very nice watch.

[Richard-]

Wifes eyesight appears to be better than mine and she suggests that it is the font causing me difficulty, and she reckons it says 28 jewels.

[omega564]

That's a good looking watch !! It may be that the incabloc unit open due to an inpact . Good luck with it ,looks like a keeper.

[Valtyr]

Hi Richard,

This is a wonderful watch. I love elaborate engravings and this is a very sound pieces. IMHO I think Certina is a very underrated brand. I don't know if you have a watchmaker where you're at but Jesse (Omega as seen above) has worked wonders on my pieces including the Beau Monde you liked!

[Richard-]

This is a wonderful watch. I love elaborate engravings and this is a very sound pieces. IMHO I think Certina is a very underrated brand

Thank you, it was not my intention to purchase it but when offered I could not refuse.

I don't know if you have a watchmaker where you're at but Jesse (Omega as seen above) has worked wonders on my pieces including the Beau Monde you liked!

Thank you for the recommendation but from what I hear all those American watchmakers overcharge and live like real fat cats

I do have a guy who looks after my watches for me and I am hoping I can find one even closer to home, seems ridiculous that there is no one locally here.

[Valtyr]

Tell me about it... I don't think anyone in Arizona (other than me) even knows what a watch is.

I emailed 4 repair shops about working on a piece of mine and no one bothered to respond. Jesse helped me out and has been my go to guy. In fact, I'm wearing the watch he repaired today.

[CometHunter]

.... seems ridiculous that there is no one locally here.

That's an OUTRAGE!!!