The case is nicely finished and exhibits a nice interplay between brushed and polished surfaces.
Made using 316 L stainless steel, the case on this watch measures 43mm in diameter and has a modest thickness of 12.6mm. The Certina, DS Podium Chronograph Automatic series features a stainless steel 42mm case, with a fixed bezel, a dark brown dial and a scratch resistant. As for the hands, you get a fat arrow-style hour hand, a simple sword for minutes, a red-tipped second’s hand, and a bright red arrow-tipped GMT hand to read time in an additional time zone. The dial once again has been offered in a deep shade of blue and features a familiar legible layout comprising applied lume filled hour indices, a printed minute track, and a date window at 3. The upper half of the flange is painted in blue, whereas the lower half is red. The Blue and Red Pepsi theme on this watch has been highlighted through the 24-hour GMT scale presented on the outer flange of the dial. The retail price of the watch is EUR 1,920. Another interesting, but not so well-known fact is that even though the two have no direct connection, Pepsi has a sought-after colorful influence on watches, which can also be seen on the new Certina DS GMT pictured here. The new Certina DS Automatic Chronograph comes attached to a black leather strap with a quick-release system to facilitate easy change of straps, even though the lug width is an annoying 21mm. It is a well-known fact that Pepsi is one of the most loved aerated cola drinks in the world. Featuring a navy-blue dial with red accents, this new watch sits next to its coke (black and red dial) sibling and brings more versatility to the collection. For 2021 the Swatch group brand has expanded the DS Action GMT family with a new Pepsi-themed variation. Back in 2019, Certina introduced the DS Action GMT as a capable sports watch for globetrotters.