Certina Watches

Is WatchPilot an authorised Certina retailer?

Yes, 100%. WatchPilot is an authorised and recognised official stockist of Certina watches, which means every piece we sell is authentic and approved by the brand. Your watch will arrive in a Certina presentation box with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. 

Is Certina a luxury watch brand?

Certina is an affordable Swiss luxury brand with more than 135 years of watchmaking kudos under its belt. Over the decades, it has focused on precision, reliability and durability to ensure its watches can live up to the hype. Remember, you are getting high-quality parts and Swiss-made craftsmanship at competitive prices, so there’s real value for money to be found here. 

Who owns the Certina brand? 

The parent company of Certina is The Swatch Group, based in Switzerland. This international powerhouse also owns WatchPilot favourites like Omega, Breguet, Swatch, Hamilton, Tissot, Rado and Longines.

How is Certina connected to sea turtles? 

Certina has used the symbol of a turtle for its DS Concept protection system in honour of the strength and resilience of the reptile’s shell since the late 1950s. Skip forward to 2017, and the brand announced its support for the Sea Turtle Conservancy and its Tour de Turtles project to protect the turtle’s marine environment from climate change. Plus, the brand has moved into ecological packaging, including recyclable materials and upcycled plastic that reuses ocean waste.

What sports is Certina affiliated with?  

Certina describes itself as having a ‘sporty spirit’, right down to the events and teams it supports. Currently, the brand is involved with cross-country skiing as the official timekeeper of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup. It’s also the official timing partner of the Ski Classic Pro Tour and a supporter of Padel, also known as paddle tennis, which it describes as a modern and dynamic racquet sport.