Certina watch winder direction and settings
Certina are the definition of an underdog brand, with many of their Swatch Group relatives outshining them in marketing and general fanbase adoration. But, with a closer look, Certina have really carved out their own corner of the affordable Swiss market. A melding of slick style and vintage inspirations allows them to weave their way through a variety of styles with ease, creating a versatile brand identity that can find a home with a lot of watch enthusiasts.
Certina watches are well-known for their precision, reliability and sporty character. The sport-watch brand has built itself a solid international reputation on quality Swiss workmanship, over its 130-year history.
Most Certina watch self-winding movements can be wound properly by most watch winder boxes. Usually Certina’s self-winding movements need to rotate 650 - 800 revolutions per day, and most of them can be wound clockwise. So please take some time and like to choose a cute clockwork that suits you and your watch.
Definitions:
- 《CW》 - Clockwise winding direction;
- 《CCW》 - Counterclockwise winding direction;
- 《Both》 - Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise);
- 《–》 - Undefined;
| MODEL, DESCRIPTION | MOVEMENT / CALIBER | WINDING DIRECTION | TURNS PER DAY (TPD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS Podium Valjoux | CW | 800 | |
| DS1 | Both | 650 | |
| DS1 125th Anniversary Limited | Both | 650 | |
| DS1 Chrono | CW | 800 | |
| DS1 Automatic | ETA 2824-2 | Both | 650 |
| DS1 Chrono Automatic | ETA 7750 | CW | 800 |
| DS Action Chrono | CW | 800 | |
| DS Action Diver | Both | 650 | |
| DS Eagle | Both | 650 | |
| DS First Automatic | Both | 650 | |
| DS Pilot | ETA 7750 | CW | 800 |
| DS Podium Automatic | CW | 650 | |
| DS Podium Chrono Valjoux | CW | 800 | |
| DS Podium Square | ETA 7750 | CW | 800 |
| DS Podium Valgranges 44mm | ETA Valgranges A07.231 | CW | 800 |
| DS Prince | ETA 7753 | CW | 800 |
| DS Prince Automatic | CW | 650 | |
| DS Prince Chrono | CW | 800 | |
| DS-3 Chrono Valjoux | CW | 800 |
If you could not find your watch model (or caliber) in this table, you may determine your Certina. winding mode on a trial basis. You should select the combined winding mode (CW+CCW) and the minimal number of turns per day (TPD). Then place your watch into the watch winder and check after a few days how accurate your watch shows the time. If it runs behind, it is necessary to increase the number of TPD by one step.
