Certina Watches – Swiss DS Sports and Dive Watches, Powermatic 80 Automatics

We offer a wide selection of Certina watches for men and women, from the DS Action dive watches to the elegant quartz pieces of the DS-8. A large share are automatic, and most are water resistant to at least 10 atm. We are an official Certina dealer, and every watch comes original with manufacturer warranty. You order online and we deliver to your door; if you later need a battery, strap or gasket, our own watch service takes care of it.

What kind of brand is Certina?

Certina is a watch brand founded in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland (launched by the brothers Adolf and Alfred Kurth), and today a member of the Swatch Group. In 1959 the brand introduced the DS, or "Double Security", concept: a sapphire crystal, a reinforced case back and advanced gaskets for greater durability. That is why almost every Certina series name starts with DS.

Which Certina series should you choose?

DS Action – dive watches rated to 20–30 atm, with the widest selection, in men's and women's versions.
DS PH – retro-flavoured dive watches, including DS Super and DS PH200M models, with extreme water resistance.
DS-8 – quartz, elegant everyday watches for the office, at the brand's entry level.
DS-1 – classic automatic men's watches.

What is the Powermatic 80 in Certina watches?

Many automatic Certina models use the Swatch Group Powermatic 80 movement, which gives an 80-hour power reserve. In practice: if you take it off on Friday evening, it is still running on Monday morning. For anyone who wears a different watch at weekends, that is genuinely convenient.

What determines the price of a Certina watch?

Primarily the movement and the water resistance. The quartz DS-8 models are the brand's entry level, the automatic DS-1 and DS Action watches form the middle range, and the DS Super dive watches with the highest water resistance make up the upper tier. Sapphire crystal and a steel case come with almost every Certina, so great value for money is typical of the whole range. If you tell us what you would use the watch for, we will recommend models to match.

Women's or men's Certina?

Men's models are more often sporty and automatic, while the women's watches include more quartz and smaller cases. You can see them in separate lists: Certina men's watches and women's Certina watches.

How to choose a Certina watch online

The most important thing is the case diameter: the DS Action typically has a larger, sporty case, while the DS-8 is slimmer and more understated. Measure the diameter of a watch you already own and compare it with the dimensions given on the product page. Every Certina comes original with manufacturer warranty, and our own watch service helps with later maintenance.

Frequently asked questions about Certina watches

What kind of brand is Certina?

Certina is a Swiss watch brand founded in Grenchen in 1888 and part of the Swatch Group. It is best known for its tough sports and dive watches built on the DS (Double Security) concept.

What determines the price of a Certina watch?

Mainly the movement and the water resistance: the quartz DS-8 is the brand's entry level, the automatic DS Action and DS-1 are the mid-range, and the highly water-resistant DS Super dive watches sit in the upper tier.

What does DS mean on Certina watches?

DS stands for "Double Security", a concept Certina introduced in 1959. It means a sapphire crystal, a reinforced case back and advanced gaskets.

What is the power reserve of Certina automatic watches?

Certina models with the Powermatic 80 movement run for about 80 hours without winding, so you can comfortably take them off for a whole weekend.

Which Certina is best as a dive watch?

For diving we recommend the DS Action and DS PH series, which are water resistant from 20 atm upwards. DS Action is the widest Certina range we offer.

Do Certina watches come with a warranty?

Yes. We are an official Certina dealer, and every watch comes original with manufacturer warranty. Later battery, strap or gasket replacement is handled by our own watch service.