Introduction

For over six decades, Certina has built its reputation on making watches that don’t quit. But with the arrival of the New DS Concept Extreme Shock Resistance, the brand has raised the bar once again. This isn’t just an incremental upgrade, it’s a re-engineering of toughness itself.

Ultra-Robust Engineering: What’s Changed?

Certina’s engineers focused on the three most vulnerable points of any mechanical watch: the dial, the movement, and the crystal. Each has been reinforced with innovative solutions designed to reduce the risk of damage from knocks, drops, or heavy vibrations.

Dial Plate Reinforcement

A new ultra-thin metal plate is now placed between the dial and the movement. This addition locks the two elements together, preventing the dial from slipping, shifting, or deforming under impact. The result: greater dial stability and more reliable timekeeping even under rough conditions.

Ring-Nut Secured Movement

In place of the previous floating movement system, Certina now uses a thin, ring-shaped nut to screw the movement securely into the case. This modification dramatically enhances the watch’s resistance to vibrations and intense shocks, ensuring the delicate mechanics stay firmly in place.

Reinforced, Domed Sapphire Crystal

The sapphire crystal, already known for its scratch resistance, has been redesigned with a gentle dome. This curve helps disperse shock waves more evenly across the surface, making the crystal less likely to crack or shatter from sudden impacts.

Proven Tough: Testing the New DS Concept Under Extreme Conditions

The watch boasts impressive features on paper, but real durability demands proof. Certina’s new DS Concept didn’t just pass standard industry tests; it broke new ground in shock resistance validation.

Pushing the Limits: How Certina Tested the New DS Concept

To ensure the New DS Concept could handle extreme abuse, Certina subjected its watches to brutal laboratory testing using Swatch Group’s specialised shock-resistance equipment. These machines simulate impacts and vibrations far beyond everyday wear and tear.

The DS Action Diver 40.5mm model endured forces so intense that the test rig itself reached its mechanical limits. More importantly, the watch emerged intact, maintaining its performance without any compromise to timekeeping accuracy or structural integrity.

What does this mean for the wearer? Whether you accidentally knock your watch against a doorframe or drop it onto a hard surface, the New DS Concept has the internal strength to shrug off impacts that would cripple lesser watches. It even exceeds ISO 1413 shock resistance standards, proof of its readiness for real-world challenges.

These innovations have turned the latest DS watches into some of the most impact-resistant timepieces Certina has ever produced, but clever design is only half the story. Backed by rigorous testing and real-world proof, the New DS Concept Extreme Shock Resistance ensures your watch is built not just for show, but for life’s toughest and most unpredictable moments.