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Certina Aqua DS Action Diver Blue Dial 43mm Mens Watch
Ref. C0326071104100
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Stepping up in Certina's range
A professional diver certified to ISO 6425, built around a 43mm case in 316L stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished accents. The unidirectional rotating bezel carries a blue ceramic insert, while a dual-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal sits above a blue dial fitted with Super-LumiNova hands and indices. The date appears at three o'clock, accompanied by a power reserve indicator. The screw-down crown uses Certina's double-gasket DS system, and the caseback is similarly secured and engraved with the brand's turtle motif. The ETA Powermatic 80.611 movement runs with an 80-hour power reserve and uses a Nivachron balance spring for anti-magnetic and shock resistance. A 316L stainless steel bracelet with a fold-over deployment clasp completes the watch, which weighs 205 grams and is rated to 300 metres.
- Reference
- C0326071104100
- Brand
- Certina
- Collection
- DS Action
- Case size
- 43mm
- Case thickness
- 13.10mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Powermatic 80
- Functions
- Date, Power reserve indicator
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 2 years
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 7 collections
This watch appears in the Certina DS Action range (19), Back in Stock (3,616), Stainless Steel Watches (3,157), Automatic Watches (1,753), Blue Dial Watches (871), Sports Watches (793) and Dive Watches (566).
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What the specifications mean
A mechanical watch built to be worn hard and got wet.
Strengths
- 300m 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
- 43mm sits at the larger end
Certina Aqua DS Action Diver alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | C0326071104100 | H82525160 | T1209071704100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £920 | £990 | £870 |
| Case size | 43mm | 43mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 300m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Rubber strap |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 80 hours | — |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 300m 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 Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb list it at £920, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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