Ten years later, a Japanese expedition to Mount Everest was equipped with five Certina DS-2 Chronolympic watches, that resisted perfectly to all changes in temperature and recorded the key moments of the expedition. A successful first climb of the Dhaulagiri (8,222 m), in 1960, was made by a Swiss team, equipped with Certina DS watches, which withstand all changes in pressure and altitude. The Certina DS abilities were proved in two Himalaya missions. Today, Certina is foundation member of the General Watch Co, initiated by the ASUAG (further members: Edox/Era, Endura, Eterna, Longines, Mido, Rado, Rotary, Technos).įrom early years, the Certina had established itself as a sports-oriented watch brand, especially after the launching of its Double Security concept. The name “Certina”, taken from the Latin “certus” (meaning “assured”, “certain”) was adapted as company’s exclusive trademark in 1938. The creation of complete timepieces began a few years later, under the name “Grana”. The company was found in 1888, when brothers Adolf and Alfred Kurth started to produce a watch movements, in Swiss town Grenchen. The wrist of American Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Ali, was chosen to display this new Certina timepiece. “Unscratchable” DS-DiaMaster, made of tungsten carbide in 1975, won many awards for stunning innovations in design and materials. In 1971 Certina launched the Biostar, the first watch which displayed human biorhythms. Driven by a standard spring movement, rotating disks bearing inscribed numbers are used to display time. In 1936, Certina manufactured the world’s first digital watch. Certina – Innovationĭuring the years of watchmaking, company has crafted many world firsts, in terms of aesthetic designs and outstanding features. Legendary champions, such as Muhammad Ali, Colin McRae, Mike Doohan, Alex Crivillé, Petter Solberg, Sete Gibernau and Timo Glock also has represented Certina’s watches. Since 2005, Certina has been an official partner of the BMW Sauber F1 and theirs connections became even deeper, thanks to a successful collaborations between watchmaker and drivers, first Robert Kubica and later Pedro de la Rosa. Due to its accuracy, Swiss watchmaker managed to gain a great confidence of the motor sport’s word.Ĭertina started as a timekeeper of the Motorcycling Grand Prix in the 1990s. Speaking of precision, what’s a better reference than famous Swiss Made ETA movements, which are incorporated in a Certina automatich watch line?Īlso, Certina manufactured watches with a high-end quartz movements. This sports-oriented watch company uses finest materials and technology to craft the best quality watches at an affordable price.Īs a result of commitment to Certina’s first principle – reliability – its watches features a 316L high grade stainless steel, a sapphire crystal, Double Security Concept and a minimum water resistance of 100 meters.ĭouble Security concept, launched in 1959, has brought a new standard of a water and shock resistance into the watch making industry.Įver since, Certina’s highly reinforced watches have successfully resisted to the most extreme conditions. Swiss made Certina watches deserved high place in the world of watchmaking thanks to its reliability, precision and innovation. On top is a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating and a see-through caseback is also part of the package.↓ Jump to Watches Double Security with Certina The case is finished with satin-brushed and polished surfaces and benefits from the DS ‘double security’ concept with a 100m water-resistance. Indeed, it features oversized pump pushers, a well-protected crown and an external bezel with engraved tachymeter scale. The DS Podium Chronograph is a dynamic and powerful watch, housed in a 44mm sporty case with motorsport appeal. Let’s have a look at the 2021 Certina DS Podium Chronograph Automatic. For 2021, the brand is updating this watch with new design elements, new colour combinations as well as an uprated movement with new anti-magnetic Nivachron hairspring. Indeed, the watch is powered by an ETA Swiss made calibre and comes from a brand known for its reliability, as well as its fair price policy.
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When it comes to an accessible chronograph with automatic movement, coming from an established brand, the Certina DS Podium Chronograph has always been a solid option.