Roots of Adventure: The DS Legacy

The DS Action Diver’s roots run deep in Certina’s history, tracing back to the 1950s when the Double Security concept redefined what a watch could withstand. These were instruments for explorers, soldiers, and mountaineers, built to resist shocks, water, and the unexpected. Over the decades, Certina has preserved this DNA while refining movements, materials, and design, so that today’s DS Action Diver carries both technical sophistication and a romantic sense of adventure. Every bezel turn, every luminous marker, and the quietly humming Powermatic 80 movement tells a story of human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of reliability in extreme conditions.

Pick Your Companion

Every DS Action Diver has a voice—compact and nimble, confident and dynamic, or boldly adventurous. They are more than timekeepers. They are companions for those who live deliberately and embrace exploration. From the 38 millimeter duo to the 40.5 millimeter heart of the collection, to the GMT and titanium adventurer’s editions, these watches offer experiences as diverse as the journeys they inspire. On the wrist, they remind you that precision, resilience, and discovery can coexist, and that every moment can carry the thrill of adventure.