Certina DS Podium Big Chrono Precidrive WRC Poland Limited Edition 2016 – C001.647.17.057.10
Limited Edition | WRC Poland | 73rd Rally Poland | Swiss Made
The Certina DS Podium Big Chrono Precidrive C001.647.17.057.10 is a limited edition created to commemorate the 73rd Rally Poland, with a clear connection to the world of the World Rally Championship. The model combines the sporty character of the DS Podium collection with the precision of the ETA 251.264 CEN Precidrive quartz movement.
Only 555 pieces of this model were produced. The special-edition details include the WRC logo on the case back, an individual serial number engraved on the case back, and dedicated packaging with green accents and a certificate of authenticity.
Case and Crystal
The watch features a large, round stainless steel case measuring 43.5 mm in diameter. The case is approximately 13.3 mm thick, with a 50 mm lug-to-lug measurement. The total weight of the watch is approximately 124 g.
The dial is protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, providing excellent legibility and high resistance to scratches.
The screw-down case back and screw-down crown work together with Certina’s DS – Double Security construction, while the watch offers water resistance of 20 bar / 200 m.
Dial and Functions
The model features a dark black dial with applied indices and Arabic numerals. The indices and hands are equipped with luminous coating to improve legibility in low-light conditions.
The watch offers chronograph, date and tachymeter functions. The Precidrive movement provides precise short-time measurement, perfectly complementing the sporty character of the model and its connection with the world of motor rallying.
ETA 251.264 CEN Precidrive Movement
The watch is powered by the Swiss ETA 251.264 CEN Precidrive quartz movement. The movement also features an End of Life (EOL) indicator, signalling when the battery requires replacement.
The movement controls the chronograph, date and tachymeter functions, serving as the technical heart of this sporty model.
WRC Poland Limited Edition
The defining feature of this model is its limited-edition character. The Certina C001.647.17.057.10 was created as a special edition associated with the 73rd Rally Poland.
Only 555 pieces were produced. The case back features the WRC logo, an outline of the map of Poland and information referring to the 73rd edition of Rally Poland. Each watch was also assigned an individual number within the 1–555 range.
The special edition was originally presented in dedicated packaging with green accents and a certificate of authenticity.
Strap and Clasp
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap measuring 22 mm in width, complementing the sporty character of the model.
It is secured with a folding butterfly clasp, providing comfortable and practical everyday wear.
Condition and Set
The watch is used and in ideal condition, having been exceptionally well preserved.
The set includes the original box and documentation.
Full Specifications
- Brand: Certina
- Collection: DS Podium
- Model: Big Chrono Precidrive
- Reference: C001.647.17.057.10
- Edition: WRC Poland Limited Edition 2016
- Limited to: 555 pieces
- Movement: ETA 251.264 CEN Precidrive
- Movement type: Quartz
- Functions: Chronograph, date, tachymeter, EOL
- Case material: Stainless steel
- Case diameter: 43.5 mm
- Case thickness: Approx. 13.3 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 50 mm
- Weight: Approx. 124 g
- Crystal: Sapphire, with anti-reflective coating
- Water resistance: 20 bar / 200 m
- Dial: Black
- Hour markers: Arabic numerals and indices
- Luminescence: Indices and hands
- Strap: Black leather
- Strap width: 22 mm
- Clasp: Folding butterfly clasp
- Crown: Screw-down
- Case back: Screw-down
- Manufacture: Swiss Made
- Special edition: WRC Poland / 73rd Rally Poland
- Numbering: Individual number 1–555
- Condition: Used, ideal
- Set: Original box and documentation
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