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Certina

Value-driven Swiss sport-watch brand built on its 'DS' (Double Security) shock and water resistance system introduced in 1959.

Founded
1888
Founder
Adolf and Alfred Kurth
Country
Switzerland
Headquarters
Grenchen, Switzerland
Status
Subsidiary of Swatch Group
Signature materials
Stainless steel, DLC-coated steel
Signature movements
Powermatic 80 (ETA C07/C80-based), Sellita SW200
Notable designers
In-house design studio
Collections
5
Every collection

Collections & specifications

Versatile sport watch line spanning diver, GMT, and chronograph variants built on DS shock protection.

Category
Sport
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
40mm–43mm
Dial
Black, blue sunray
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet, rubber
Movements
Powermatic 80, ETA quartz
Movement type
Automatic/quartz
Power reserve
80 hours
Water resistance
200–300m
Complications
Date
Key references
C032.407.11.051.00 DS Action Diver Powermatic 80
Price band
$650–$1,100
Full DS Action dossier →

Entry-level sport and chronograph collection offering accessible Swiss-made timepieces.

Category
Sport
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
38mm–41mm
Dial
Black, silver
Crystal
Mineral or sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet, leather
Movements
ETA quartz, Sellita SW200
Movement type
Quartz/automatic
Power reserve
38 hours (automatic)
Water resistance
100–200m
Complications
Date · Chronograph (select models)
Key references
C034.451.16.057.00 DS Podium Chronograph
Price band
$400–$700
Full DS Podium dossier →

DS-1

1959 (relaunched)

Heritage revival of Certina's original DS model that pioneered the Double Security concept.

Category
Dress
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
38mm–40mm
Dial
Silver, black, blue
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather or steel bracelet
Movements
Powermatic 80
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
80 hours
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Date
Key references
C029.807.16.031.00 DS-1 Powermatic 80
Price band
$600–$1,000
Full DS-1 dossier →

DS-8

2016

Slim, elegant collection with moonphase and big date complications in a compact case.

Category
Dress
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
40mm–42mm
Dial
Silver, blue moonphase
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather or steel bracelet
Movements
Powermatic 80, ETA quartz
Movement type
Automatic/quartz
Power reserve
80 hours
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Date · Moonphase (select models) · Big date (select models)
Key references
C033.457.16.031.00 DS-8 Moon Phase
Price band
$700–$1,200
Full DS-8 dossier →

Aqua

2000s

Compact diver's watch line aimed at everyday wear with robust water resistance.

Category
Dive
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
38mm–40mm
Dial
Black, blue
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Steel bracelet, rubber
Movements
ETA quartz, Powermatic 80
Movement type
Quartz/automatic
Power reserve
80 hours (automatic)
Water resistance
200m
Complications
Date
Key references
C032.807.11.051.00 DS Aqua
Price band
$550–$900
Full Aqua dossier →