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Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Titanium
Ref. C0488074405101
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Stepping up in Certina's range
The "Flamingo" sits within Certina's DS Action Diver family — watches built to the ISO 6425:2018 diver's standard, with the brand's Double Security system providing redundant protection at the crown and case. What distinguishes this particular edition is its pink Super-LumiNova treatment across the hands, indices and bezel markers, set against a matte black dial and ceramic bezel: a combination that reads as intentional rather than incidental, and that functions as well in low-vis water as it does on the surface. At 38mm in grade 2 titanium, the watch wears noticeably lighter than its 104-gram bracelet-included weight suggests for a tool watch at this depth rating, and the hypoallergenic case suits those who cannot wear steel against the skin for extended periods. The Powermatic 80.611 carries an 80-hour power reserve and a Nivachron balance spring, which resists magnetic fields without the need for a soft-iron cage — useful in environments where steel tools and motors are close at hand. The quick-release mechanism means the bracelet can be swapped without tools, which matters more than it might sound when moving between wet and dry conditions.
- Reference
- C0488074405101
- Brand
- Certina
- Collection
- DS Action
- Case size
- 38mm
- Case thickness
- 13.22mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Unidirectional rotating
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Powermatic 80
- Functions
- Power reserve indicator
- Water resistance
- 300m
- Bracelet / strap
- Titanium bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Super-LumiNova
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Additional specifications
- Power reserve
- 80 hours
- Weight
- 104g
- Strap
- Interchangeable
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), Back in Stock (3,460), Automatic Watches (1,573), Sports Watches (696), Dive Watches (499) and Titanium Watches (167).
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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
- 38mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- 80-hour reserve survives a weekend off the wrist
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Certina 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 | C0488074405101 | H77455330 | YA136353 |
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| Price | £925 | £915 | £819 |
| Case size | 38mm | 41mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 300m | 300m | 300m |
| Movement | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Strap | Titanium bracelet | Rubber strap | Stainless steel bracelet |
| Power reserve | 80 hours | 80 hours | 38 hours |
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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.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £925, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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