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Certina DS Action Day-Date Powermatic 80 41mm Mens Watch
Ref. C0324301109100
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Stepping up in Certina's range
The green dial is arranged with baton indexes and a day-date window at three o'clock, with Super-LumiNova applied to both the hands and markers. Beneath a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, the ETA Powermatic 80.621 movement delivers an 80-hour power reserve and is visible through an exhibition case back. The 41mm 316L stainless steel case measures 11.96mm thick and is fitted with a screw-down crown, giving 200 metres of water resistance. A stainless steel bracelet with matte and polished finishing and a fold-over safety clasp completes the watch, which comes in at 160 grams on the wrist.
- Reference
- C0324301109100
- Brand
- Certina
- Collection
- DS Action
- Case size
- 41mm
- Case thickness
- 11.96mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Green
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Powermatic 80
- Functions
- Day-date
- Water resistance
- 200m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
- Origin
- Swiss made
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 the Certina DS Action range (19), Stainless Steel Watches (2,706), Automatic Watches (1,549), Sports Watches (698), Dive Watches (491) and Green Dial Watches (378).
Temporarily out of stock
Goldsmiths is not currently taking orders for this reference. Last listed as available on 13 September 2026. Stock is checked nightly and this page updates when it returns.
What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 200m 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
- Sits in the lower half of Certina's range as we list it
Certina DS Action Day-Date Powermatic alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | C0324301109100 | 98A324 | SPB121J1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £725 | £599 | £690 |
| Case size | 41mm | 41mm | 39.5mm |
| Water resistance | 200m | 200m | 200m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Fabric strap | Leather strap |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 60 hours | 70 hours |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 200m 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.
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