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The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial

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01.10.24

The Certina DS-7 Chrono gets an automatic movement and a padel inspired dial

With subtle nods to padel with its grid dial texture, the new DS-7 Chrono Auto from Certina is a great all-around entry-level chronograph.

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

04.08.24

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Blancpain goes for (red) gold, Grand Seiko and Seiko tease with USA and EU exclusives.

Certina doesn’t follow the downsizing trend with the brawny DS Action Diver Chrono

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29.07.24

Certina doesn’t follow the downsizing trend with the brawny DS Action Diver Chrono

Rather than issuing yet another small retro diver, Certina goes big.

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

Last Week in Watches

07.07.24

New releases from Audemars Piguet, Baltic, Nivada Grenchen and more

More than simple colour switch-ups, this week brought some complete redesigns from various brands.

Certina doubles down on its love for turtles with the special edition DS Super PH1000M STC

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01.07.24

Certina doubles down on its love for turtles with the special edition DS Super PH1000M STC

The dive watch-focused brand has released a very vintage-looking special edition 'superdiver' in support of the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC).

The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is a cracking sub-A$2,000 true GMT

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01.03.24

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The Certina DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is a cracking sub-A$2,000 true GMT

A smaller case and bidirectional GMT bezel improve this Certina's already great value proposition.

New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

Last Week in Watches

05.11.23

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New releases from Breitling, JLC, Swatch and more

This week sees a superstar athlete's first signature watch with a major watch brand, an iconic Japanese artist being enamelled on the back of an…

The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

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01.11.23

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The Certina DS Super PH1000M dives deep for cheap

As one of Switzerland’s most underrated brands, it’s great to get reminders of Certina’s place in watchmaking history. By the 1970s dive watches had begun…

The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

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29.10.23

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The new Certina DS-1 Skeleton shows off the latest Powermatic 80 development

With a wide open view of the Powermatic 80 movement within, we go hands-on with Certina's take on a skeletonised dial.

New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

Last Week in Watches

24.09.23

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New releases from Nivada Grenchen, Norqain, Cartier and more

This week’s selection mainly includes many watches that are off the beaten path. The famous independent MB&F and the very popular Furlan Marri are just…

Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Introducing

01.07.23

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Certina’s new all-purpose DS Action 34.5mm shows good things come in small packages

Certina is introducing a small wrist-friendly version of their capable DS Action diver in 34.5mm The collection consists of five references with classically coloured lacquer…

The Certina DS Action Diver takes a trip to the darkside

Introducing

01.06.23

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The Certina DS Action Diver takes a trip to the darkside

The Certina DS Action Diver is now available in a stealthy black finish. The 43mm case is tamed by the black PVD and a 13.1mm…

The Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic in green and gold is retro chic

Introducing

02.04.23

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The Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic in green and gold is retro chic

The new Certina DS-2 Chronograph Automatic is now also available in green and gold PVD. The DS-2 Chronograph is based on the vintage DS-2 Chronolympic…

Introducing

02.03.23

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INTRODUCING: The Certina DS-2 Turning Bezel is a cushion-cased diver with a touch of retro flair

It’s funny to think that there was a point in time where a turning bezel was a major selling point, but by 1960 a dive…

The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

Introducing

30.10.22

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The Certina DS+ is a shapeshifting innovation that lets you switch watch cases with zero fuss

Certina have always had a way of flying under the radar for a myriad of reasons, but this new concept from the Swiss brand has…

Video

30.09.22

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VIDEO: Certina watches speed dating – a selection of sporty and elegant references

Certina are the definition of an underdog brand, with many of their Swatch Group relatives outshining them in marketing and general fanbase adoration. But, with…

Everything you need to know about Certina and their key models

Watch Education

12.08.21

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Everything you need to know about Certina and their key models

I remember the first time I visited the Certina website. I had just been made aware of the DS Action GMT and wanted a rundown…

How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

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05.08.21

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How Swatch Group quietly developed a gamechanger for affordable GMTs

Last year, Mido, one of the brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, released the Ocean Star GMT. Our very own Thor Svaboe has a great…

6 great Swiss mechanical watches under $1500 (from brands you’ve heard of)

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21.04.19

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6 great Swiss mechanical watches under $1500 (from brands you’ve heard of)

Editor’s note: There’s real weight behind the phrase “Swiss Made”, which is, in many ways, synonymous with quality. Oftentimes it’s also synonymous with expensive. But…

LIST: The budget list – 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500

Lists

31.08.18

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LIST: The budget list – 5 great new Swiss mechanical watches from brands you’ve heard of that cost less than $1500

A Swiss watch is a near-universally recognised symbol for quality, precision and tradition. And while that’s all well and good, there’s another thing that fine…