Affordable Swiss
Is Certina a good watch brand?
Yes. Certina makes tough, good-value Swiss sports watches built on its 'Double Security' case design, with Swatch Group movements.
Below, the numbers behind that: 6 current Certina watches we've measured, what they use inside, and what they sell for once they're used.
List prices
$2,010–$2,010
median $2,010
Mechanical
100%
of 6 with a known movement
Sapphire crystal
100%
eBay ask vs list
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not enough data yet
What Certina does well
- DS case construction for shock and water resistance
- Powermatic 80 movements and sapphire crystals at low prices
What to watch out for
- Low brand recognition and resale
- Limited availability in the US
Is Certina a luxury brand?
No. Certina is an affordable Swiss brand in the Swatch Group.
What's inside
Of the 6 Certina watches we've measured with a known movement: 6 automatic. The movements are made by ETA (Certina) (5) and Certina (1).
See every movement on its caliber page.
Where to start with Certina
- Certina DS Action Diver 43mm Powermatic 80 C032.607.11.051.00
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43 mm case · 51.4 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
- Certina DS PH200M Powermatic 80 C036.407.18.040.00
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42.8 mm case · 52.1 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
- Certina DS Super PH1000M C024.907.18.051.00
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43.5 mm case · 48 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
Questions
- Is Certina a good watch brand?
- Yes. Certina makes tough, good-value Swiss sports watches built on its 'Double Security' case design, with Swatch Group movements.
- Is Certina a luxury brand?
- No. Certina is an affordable Swiss brand in the Swatch Group.
- Where are Certina watches made?
- Certina is based in Switzerland and was founded in 1888, owned by Swatch Group. Of the Certina watches we've measured, the movements come from ETA (Certina) (5), Certina (1).