Certina - ODC ONE - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010

Certina ODC One Chronograph – Swiss Quartz – Sapphire Crystal – Stainless Steel – 2000s

A distinctive Certina ODC One Chronograph, combining Swiss precision with the bold, unconventional design language characteristic of the ODC One collection.
This model features an unusual sculptural stainless-steel case, a black multi-register chronograph dial, sapphire crystal and an original integrated Certina stainless-steel bracelet. The case-back is signed CERTINA 1888 and bears reference 536.1110.42, together with the designation TKF-JA-13371, Swiss Made marking and the original 100-meter water-resistance specification.
The ODC One collection stands apart from Certina's more traditional designs through its architectural case geometry and contemporary styling, giving this chronograph a strong and immediately recognizable wrist presence.

Case
Case Material: Stainless steel
Diameter: Approx. 40 mm (excluding crown)
Design: Distinctive oversized round/oval architectural case with integrated lugs and brushed finish.
Case Back: Stainless steel screw-back, signed CERTINA 1888, reference 536.1110.42/ TKF-JA-13371.
Glass Type: Sapphire crystal
Features: Original sapphire crystal and integrated chronograph pushers.
Dial
Dial Colour: Black
Layout: Three-register chronograph configuration with applied baton hour markers, luminous-style hands and date aperture positioned between 4 and 5 o'clock.
Details: Signed CERTINA 1888 and ODC ONE, with 100M/330FT marking. The contrasting silver-tone hands and indexes provide excellent legibility against the black dial.
Water Resistance: Not tested for water.

Movement
Movement Type: Swiss quartz chronograph movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph and date
Condition: Fully functional.
Bracelet
Type: Original Certina stainless-steel bracelet
Material: Stainless steel
Clasp: Original signed Certina folding clasp
Length: Approx. 18 cm
Condition: Original bracelet showing normal signs of wear consistent with age and regular use.

Condition
Condition Grade: B
The watch is in good overall pre-owned condition. The stainless-steel case and original bracelet show normal signs of wear consistent with age and use. The black dial remains attractive and well preserved, with clear printing, indexes and chronograph registers. The sapphire crystal presents the dial particularly well.
The presence of the original signed Certina bracelet and clasp is an important feature of this example, preserving the distinctive integrated design intended for the ODC One.
Box / Papers: Delivered with generic presentation box.

Story
Founded in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland, Certina developed a reputation for producing robust and technically dependable Swiss watches. The year 1888 remains an important part of the company's identity and is prominently displayed on both the dial and case-back of this watch.
The ODC One collection represents a particularly interesting chapter in Certina's modern design history. Rather than following the brand's more conventional sports-watch aesthetic, the collection experimented with bold case architecture, integrated bracelets and distinctive dial layouts.
Period ODC One models were produced in several configurations, including time-and-date and chronograph versions. Contemporary references confirm the collection's use of Swiss quartz movements, sapphire crystals and stainless-steel construction, while chronograph examples were positioned as men's sports watches.
This particular example is especially attractive thanks to its black chronograph dial, unusual architectural case, original Certina stainless-steel bracelet and signed clasp. The three-register layout, date indication and 40 mm case give the watch a strong early-2000s Swiss sports-watch character.
Today, the Certina ODC One is an interesting choice for collectors looking beyond the brand's better-known DS models. Its unconventional design makes it immediately recognizable and gives it a character quite different from mainstream Certina chronographs of the period.
Internal Reference Number: ABA 59