Certina’s DS-7 collection launched in 2023 with both quartz and automatic movements, in three-hand and chronograph formats. The range remains in Certina’s UK catalog, but that does not mean every listed model is a new 2026 release. The key distinction is practical: choose among movement type, functions and the specifications of the exact reference.
What the Certina DS-7 collection includes
Certina announced the DS-7 in October 2023, describing it as a sporty, contemporary collection inspired by a Certina watch from the 1970s. The company said the new watches would be available through authorized dealers from September 2023. Its UK catalog currently lists four families: DS-7 Quartz, DS-7 Powermatic 80, DS-7 Chronograph and DS-7 Chrono Auto. The catalog shows nine DS-7 listings in its modern-watch selection, including steel and titanium variants. This is a UK catalog snapshot, not a complete global lineup.
In its 9 October 2023 announcement, Certina characterized the collection as spanning “from three-hand models to chronographs, from quartz to automatic movements.” That is useful as a range-level overview, not a complete specification for every watch.
Quartz or automatic: what to compare
The DS-7 name covers distinct families, so the movement label alone is not enough to identify a watch’s functions or construction. Before choosing, compare the exact reference for movement, display and complications, case material and dimensions, water resistance, and regional price. Certina’s UK catalog establishes the families and broad options, while the available product specification below documents one quartz reference; it does not establish a full reference-by-reference comparison for all DS-7 watches.
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- Stainless steel case 40mm diameter x 14.1mm thick; Exhibition case back; Black dial; Luminous hands.Band Length: 205mm
- NH35A Japanese Automatic movement, 24 jewel; Assembled in Malaysia; Watch weight 155 grams
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- Movement: the catalog includes quartz and automatic families, including Powermatic 80 models.
- Functions: the range includes three-hand watches and chronographs; check whether a particular reference also has a date display.
- Materials and dimensions: steel and titanium variants are listed, but confirm case material and size on the exact reference.
- Water resistance and price: verify both against the specific watch and the market where you are buying.
A documented example: DS-7 Quartz C043.410.16.031.00
Certina’s product page for the silver-dial reference C043.410.16.031.00 specifies a 39 mm 316L stainless-steel case, quartz F06.412 movement with Precidrive, date display, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on one side, and water resistance up to 10 bar (100 m). These details apply to this reference only; they should not be transferred to other quartz models or to automatic DS-7 watches.
Precidrive accuracy and battery warning
Certina states a rate deviation of ±10 seconds per year for this Precidrive specification. That is the manufacturer’s stated figure, not an independent test result. The product information also describes an end-of-life signal: when the battery is nearing exhaustion, the seconds hand moves in four-second steps, and Certina says the battery should be replaced within the next two weeks. See Certina’s user manual page for its watch guidance.
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- Polished silver-tone watch featuring black dial with stick indices, luminous hands, and day/date window
- 39 mm stainless steel case with mineral dial window
- Japanese quartz movement with analog display
- Croco-embossed leather band with buckle closure
- Water resistant to 30 m (99 ft): In general, withstands splashes or brief immersion in water, but not suitable for swimming
UK catalog prices observed
At retrieval, the Certina UK catalog displayed the following prices. They are regional catalog listings, not a guaranteed transaction price or global MSRP, and may change.
| DS-7 family | Prices shown on Certina UK catalog |
|---|---|
| DS-7 Quartz | £435 and £510 |
| DS-7 Powermatic 80 | £805 and £860 |
| DS-7 Chronograph | £590 and £745 |
| DS-7 Chrono Auto | £1,690 and £1,940 |
Prices are catalog observations from Certina’s UK DS-7 collection page; the page’s listed amounts may not match current retailer offers.
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- Water Resistant: Up to 50m (165ft): Wearable for short periods of recreational swimming and showering, but not diving or snorkeling; 5 ATM.
How to choose a DS-7
- Decide on movement and format. Narrow the range to quartz or automatic, then decide whether you want a three-hand watch or chronograph.
- Check the exact reference. Confirm its case material and dimensions, date or other functions, and stated water resistance on the product page rather than relying on another DS-7’s specifications.
- Compare prices in your market. Use the regional catalog and seller listing for the same reference, and treat catalog prices as changeable.
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