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Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm, Stainless Steel, Black Dial
Ref. C0454101105100
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The DS Concept — Double Security — is the engineering principle Certina has built its identity around since the 1960s: reinforced case construction and shock resistance designed to outlast ordinary handling. The DS-8 applies that philosophy to a slim dress format, and at 8.35mm it sits convincingly flat against the wrist, disappearing under a shirt cuff in a way that beefier quartz watches at this diameter rarely manage. The black dial is kept deliberately sparse — silver baton markers, matching hands, and a date aperture at six o'clock. Nothing competes. In low light the contrast holds well; in strong light the anti-reflective coating on the sapphire does useful work, keeping the dial legible rather than throwing back a reflection of the room. The butterfly clasp with quick-release fittings makes sizing straightforward and sits flush enough that the bracelet reads as one piece rather than an assembly.
- Reference
- C0454101105100
- Brand
- Certina
- Case size
- 40mm
- Case thickness
- 8.35mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Butterfly clasp
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's, though at 40mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
Goldsmiths is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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