#CERTINA WATCHES ISO#

This another watch from the Aqua collection, and another with the Powermatic 80 movement. But at just under 43mm itвЂ™s sized forВ modern tastes and comes with two straps - a Nato and a leather with quick release pins. The case without crown guards reinforces the vintage design, as do the dial markers and hands. I really enjoy this vintage style of watch. But in a nice touch, theyвЂ™ve added a protective coating. The glass, for example, is domed hesalite crystal. Where it counts, Certina has gone for the authentic. Again, itвЂ™s the Powermatic 80, a popular movement for mid-range Swiss automatics. One of the updates that they did make to this reissue is the movement. TheyвЂ™ve gone all-in with the release - presenting the watch in a divers box, giving the impression of a real functional tool. This watch is an updated reproduction of a model that the brand originally released in the 1960s. The PH200M is a case of Certina mining their own back catalogue for inspiration. If youвЂ™ve read other posts on this blog youвЂ™ll know that I have a soft spot for vintage-styled diversand brands reissuing models from their archives. ItвЂ™s my first choice of the current Certina range. The sum of these parts is a stylish watch, with very good specs and a sold brand back story. Essentially, that means the watch has a power reserve of 80 hours. Finally, it is Swiss-made and has a Powermatic 80 automatic movement. That means that it is certified as a functional dive watch.

#CERTINA WATCHES ISO#

It has 300M water resistance, and importantly, it is tested to ISO 6425 standards. ItвЂ™s certainly adaptable enough to be worn to the office. ItвЂ™s a mid-sized diverвЂ™s watch that would make a good everyday wear. The most obvious is the aesthetic appeal. This watch ticks a couple of boxes for me. ItвЂ™s quite bold, but the colouring works well on what is quite a sporty model. This green variant with an automatic movement is my favourite. ThereвЂ™s a number of colour variations, with both quartz and automatic models. ItвЂ™s an affordable diver that probably showcases the brand at its best and is central to their Aqua collection. The DS Action Diver is a watch IвЂ™ve featured before. Additionally, as I mentioned here, Certina has partnered with Sea Turtle Conservancy to help in the preservation of this creature that has a long association with the brand. IвЂ™d put them alongside other mid-range Swiss brands like Tissot and Hamilton. Although not a luxury brand like Panerai and Breitling, Certina is a high-quality brand that provides an introduction to well made Swiss watches. These ETA movements are also used by everyone from Panerai and Breitling to Sinn and Tissot. Additionally, they use highly regarded Swiss-made movements. TheyвЂ™re now a part of a group of watch manufacturers that includes some of the biggest and most respected names in Swiss watchmaking. TheyвЂ™re a brand that has, not only a long history, but a history of innovation. It created the first digital watch in 1936, introduced the DS shock protection innovations in the 1950s and later invented a watch that could display human biorhythms. Certina started as a company that produced its own watch movements. Are Certina Watches Good Quality? LetвЂ™s take it back a step. ThatвЂ™s to be expected as ETA in also owned by Swatch Group - CertinaвЂ™s owners. As standard, Certina watches use Swiss-made ETA movements. Certina watches are produced locally although, as noted above, they no longer produce their own calibres. They are currently based in Le Locle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All Certina watches carry the Swiss-Made label. Where are Certina Watches Made? The previous paragraph answers the question. This puts the brand under the same ownership as Blancpain, Omega, Hamilton and others. The company later came under the same management as Tissot and Mido, ultimately becoming a part of the Swatch Group. IвЂ™ll not go into the details, but Certina ceased to make their own movements in the 1970s and relocated to Biel. The quartz crisis had an impact on Certina that, among other factors, lead to a restructuring of the business and changes in ownership.