Certina DS Podium GMT Chronograph (Model No : C001.639.27.057.00)

Launched in June 2013, the above model is the latest addition to Certina's DS Podium GMT Chronograph line-up. Its sporty new moulded-rubber strap brings even more character to a precise and highly versatile timepiece, with second time zone and 12-hour chronograph features.

Movement is via one of ETA's bread and butter ie Quartz G10.961. Swiss-made and reliable as heck, this should ensure that the DS Podium GMT ticks happily away.

The oversized (42mm) 316L stainless-steel case joins sporty contours and virile black PVD detailing. White tachymeter-scale numerals on the black bezel complement white and red dial elements beautifully set off against the black dial surface.

This racing-inspired dial includes a twin-function counter for 12-hour and 60-min. chrono timing in a single indicator, a small-second counter and a special 24-hour GMT time-zone counter with a silver-shaded snailed surface finish.

The assembly is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

A red central hand displays chronograph seconds against a brightly brushed sloping rim, and a bevelled date window is set inside the bottom edge of the small-second counter, at 6 o'clock for balance and visibility.

The broad HM hands, red triangular 24-hour/GMT hand, indices and Arabic numerals are all treated with Superluminova for optimal readability under all lighting conditions.

The DS Podium is water resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100m), thanks to CERTINA's famous DS Concept, a reminder of which is indicated by letters "DS" over the tip of its protected crown.

 
This timepiece retails for RM1,750 in Malaysia and I have just added this timepiece into my collection so keep your eyes peeled here for the upcoming photos hereafter.

In parting, hope you wear your watch in good health. Cheers...