Certina

    Most Certina watches use a 20 mm lug width: 406 of the 1,759 Certina references with a listed width in our database (23%).

    Lug widths at Certina

    Certina collections

    The story · Since 1888

    The Certina story

    1. 1888 Founded in Grenchen, Switzerland by Adolf and Alfred Kurth.
    2. 1906 The Certina name was first used, with early watches sold as Grana.
    3. 1939 The Certina name was officially registered, taken from the Latin word certus, meaning safe; until then the Kurth watches had been sold as Grana since 1906.
    4. 1959 Hans and Edwin Kurth introduced the DS (Double Security) concept, suspending the movement in a reinforced case for better shock protection.
    5. 1960 Every member of the Swiss-led team that made the first ascent of Dhaulagiri (8167 m) wore a Certina watch.
    6. 1965 Certina watches went to the seabed on the wrists of the aquanauts of the Sealab II underwater research project.

    Firsts and innovations

    1971. The Certina Biostar, which Certina calls the first watch in the world to display a person's daily biorhythms.

    Certina ambassadors over the years

    Colin McRaerally driverFrom 2002

    Colin McRae wore Certina from 2002. The rally world champion was seen wearing Certina as the brand widened its motorsport involvement; Certina's timeline places this under 2002.

    Source: Certina

    Ole Einar Bjørndalenbiathlete, official brand ambassadorFrom 2011

    The Norwegian biathlete became an official Certina ambassador in 2011, and limited editions bearing his name followed in 2014 and 2016.

    Source: Certina, Tidssonen

    Jeremy Seewermotocross racer, partnerFrom 2017

    Certina began a partnership with the Swiss motocross rider in 2017 and with his Wilvo Yamaha MXGP team in 2018.

    Source: Certina

    Marta Ortegapadel player, brand ambassadorFrom 2023

    The Spanish padel player, youngest world number one in 2019, became a Certina ambassador in 2023 and co-designed the DS-7 Chrono Padel Edition in 2024.

    Source: Certina, Oracle of Time

    Ebba Anderssoncross-country skier, brand ambassadorFrom 2024

    The Swedish cross-country skier became a Certina ambassador in December 2024; a limited DS Action edition developed with her followed in 2026.

    Source: Certina

    More Certina references, by line

    Lines without a guide page yet: every reference we list for them, with its strap size.

    Attack

    • Attack C5421195411719 mm

    DS 3

    • DS 3 C6337128426119 mm
    • DS 3 C6747128426119 mm

    DS 7 - Marta Ortega

    • DS 7 - Marta Ortega C043.417.38.201.1010 mm

    DS Action 34.5mm Powermatic 80

    • DS Action 34.5mm Powermatic 80 C032.007.22.111.1018 mm

    DS Action Lady Powermatic 80

    • DS Action Lady Powermatic 80 C032.207.22.096.0015 mm

    DS Cascadeur 30th Anniversay

    • DS Cascadeur 30th Anniversay C046.410.27.051.1020 mm
    • DS Cascadeur 30th Anniversay C048.410.17.051.0020 mm

    DS Chronograph Powermatic

    • DS Chronograph Powermatic C040.462.18.051.0021 mm
    • DS Chronograph Powermatic C040.462.36.041.0021 mm

    DS Coronation

    • DS Coronation C5418180421711 mm

    DS Heritage

    • DS Heritage C036.407.36.050.0020 mm

    DS Jubile

    • Ds Jubile Lady C902.251.41.016.0016 mm
    • Ds Jubile Lady C902.251.46.016.0016 mm

    DS New Generation

    • DS New Generation C1117070442414 mm

    DS New Line

    • DS New Line C1137330421610 mm
    • DS New Line C1137330425610 mm

    DS PH200M Powermatic 80

    • DS PH200M Powermatic 80 C036.407.11.030.0020 mm
    • DS PH200M Powermatic 80 C036.407.11.280.0020 mm

    DS Podium chrono automatic

    • DS Podium chrono automatic C034.427.11.057.0021 mm

    DS Pro

    • DS Pro C5387148121718 mm
    • DS Pro C5387148425218 mm

    DS Skeleton

    • DS Skeleton C042.407.56.081.1020 mm

    DS Sprinter

    • DS Sprinter C5427023448119 mm

    DS Super PH1000M

    • DS Super PH1000M C024.907.17.041.1020 mm

    DS Super PH500M

    • DS Super PH500M 2025 C037.407.18.040.1020 mm
    • DS Super PH500M C037.407.18.050.0020 mm

    DS-1 Powermatic 80

    • DS 1 Powermatic 80 C029.426.16.041.0020 mm
    • DS-1 Powermatic 80 C029.426.11.041.0020 mm

    DS-1 Skeleton

    • DS-1 Skeleton C029.907.11.041.0020 mm

    DS-2 Fb

    • DS-2 Fb C024.618.16.051.0022 mm

    DS-2 Flyback

    • DS-2 Flyback C024.618.11.051.0122 mm
    • DS-2 Flyback C024.618.11.051.0222 mm

    DS-2 Turning Bezel

    • DS-2 Turning Bezel C024.607.11.041.0220 mm
    • DS-2 Turning Bezel C024.607.11.081.0220 mm

    DS-7 Titanium

    • DS-7 Titanium C043.410.44.051.0010 mm

    DS-8 Moonphase Gent

    • DS-8 Moonphase Gent C045.423.16.051.0020 mm

    Podium Lady

    • Podium Lady C001.217.16.056.0017 mm
    • Podium Lady C001.217.16.117.0117 mm

    Revival

    • Revival C1157140422116 mm
    • Revival C1157140426216 mm

    Skyros

    • Skyros C1539008653612 mm
    • Skyros C1539008683612 mm

    Trionyx

    • Trionyx C1157090442118 mm

    FAQ

    What lug width do Certina watches use?

    20 mm is the most common (23% of Certina references with a listed width), followed by 21 mm and 19 mm.

    Do all Certina watches take the same strap size?

    No. Certina uses 6 different lug widths across its collections, so check your exact model or reference.

    When was Certina founded?

    Certina was founded in 1888 in Grenchen, Switzerland by Adolf and Alfred Kurth.

    Who are Certina's ambassadors?

    Over the years Certina has partnered with Colin McRae (from 2002), Ole Einar Bjørndalen (from 2011), Jeremy Seewer (from 2017), Marta Ortega (from 2023), Ebba Andersson (from 2024).

    Help

    What is lug width?

    The gap between the two lugs that hold the strap, in millimetres. A new strap must match it exactly: 20 mm lugs take a 20 mm strap.

    Measure it in 30 seconds

    1. Take the strap off, or look at the back of it: many straps print their width.
    2. Measure the inside gap between the lugs with a caliper or a millimetre ruler.
    3. Round to the nearest whole millimetre. Most watches use 18, 20 or 22 mm.

    Strap, quick release or system?

    Most watches use spring bars, so any strap of the right width fits. Many smartwatches use their own band system instead, such as Apple Watch bands or Garmin QuickFit.