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Certina

Switzerland · Founded 1888 by Adolf & Alfred Kurth · 24 models

The House

Certina has spent more than 138 years refining a single idea: a watch should outlive its owner. From the earliest workshop pieces to today's DS Action, the house has balanced technical ambition with a recognisable design language, and its collections remain among the most closely followed by collectors worldwide.

Adolf & Alfred Kurth established Certina in 1888, working from Switzerland at a time when precision was measured by hand. The founder's obsession with finishing and accuracy still defines every Certina calibre produced today.

Milestones

  • 1888Adolf & Alfred Kurth founds Certina in Switzerland.
  • 1899Certina earns its first international recognition for precision timekeeping.
  • 1969The quartz era forces Certina to redefine mechanical watchmaking.
  • 1990Certina enters the modern collector market with its signature lines.
  • 2024Certina continues to produce DS Action, DS PH200M, DS-1 and other icons in limited numbers.

24  References

All Certina Models