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Certina DS Super PH1000M 43.5mm Mens Watch Black
Ref. C0249071805100
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Stepping up in Certina's range
The PH1000M first appeared in 1970, when Certina was building watches for working divers rather than enthusiasts, and the brief was simple: go deeper, seal tighter, keep running. That original caused enough of a stir that the current version restores it almost literally — the proportions, the retro dial treatment with baton markers, and the automatic helium escape valve that marks this as a genuine saturation diving tool rather than a watch that merely looks the part. At 14.15mm thick, it is not a slim watch, but 1000 metres of rating demands serious gasket engineering and a screw-down crown, and Certina's Double Security construction earns that depth honestly. The Powermatic 80 inside is worth noting: its Nivachron balance spring resists magnetic fields without needing a Faraday cage around the movement, and the 80-hour reserve means a working diver on a long rotation does not need to tend to it daily. The black fabric strap keeps the wrist cooler than steel in warm water and sheds weight from what is already a substantial 107 grams of case.
- Reference
- C0249071805100
- Brand
- Certina
- Case size
- 43.5mm
- Case thickness
- 14.15mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Powermatic 80
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 1000m
- Bracelet / strap
- Fabric strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
Learn more about Certina
Adolf Kurth founded a watchmaking business in Grenchen in 1888 with his brother, and the family produced movements and complete watches under several names before settling on Certina — from the Latin certus, meaning sure — in 1938.
The house built its identity on shock protection at a time when a dropped watch usually meant a repair bill. The DS system, introduced in 1959, stood for Double Security: a reinforced case, a strengthened crystal, a screwed caseback with an O-ring seal, and a shock-absorbing mount for the movement. The turtle emblem that marks DS watches became the brand's signature.
The system was tested in public and in earnest. Certina DS watches accompanied the Swiss Dhaulagiri expedition to the Himalayas in 1960 and were worn on subsequent scientific and diving expeditions, including deep-sea work off the Mediterranean coast.
The company was among the founders of the General Watch Co consortium in 1971, which later folded into ASUAG and then the Swatch Group, where Certina sits today.
Its modern position is value-focused Swiss mechanical watchmaking: the DS Action and DS PH200M dive watches, the DS-1 and DS-2 dress and sport lines, and widespread use of the Powermatic 80 movement with its eighty-hour reserve. Certina has timed motorsport and cycling events, including a long association with the Dakar Rally.
- 1888
- The Kurth brothers found the company in Grenchen.
- 1938
- The Certina name is adopted.
- 1959
- The Double Security system and turtle emblem are introduced.
- 1960
- DS watches accompany the Swiss Dhaulagiri expedition.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,460), Stainless Steel Watches (2,531), Automatic Watches (1,573), Sports Watches (696), Dive Watches (499) and Limited Edition Watches (171).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 1000m water resistance, rated for actual diving
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 43.5mm sits at the larger end
- 14.15mm thick, so it will not disappear under a cuff
Certina DS Super PH1000M alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | C0249071805100 | SPB507J1 | T1209073704100 |
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| Price | £910 | £850 | £910 |
| Case size | 43.5mm | 39.5mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 1000m | — | 600m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Fabric strap | — | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 72 hours | 80 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 1000m it is rated for swimming, snorkelling and recreational diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
No. It is automatic — the motion of your wrist winds it, and there is no cell to replace.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedHow long does it run for when it's not worn?
About 80 hours fully wound — enough to sit off the wrist over a weekend and still be running.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £910, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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