Certina DS-8

In the Certina lineup, the Certina DS-8 is the dressier expression of the DS concept: a classic watch with clean lines, suited to the office and special occasions alike. A true dress watch, it slips easily under a shirt cuff without sacrificing the durability Certina is known for.

The collection includes men's watches and women's watches, with black, blue, light blue, green, white, silver, or mother-of-pearl dials. All models are Swiss Made, feature antireflective sapphire crystal, and are water-resistant to 100 meters. Several models, including the Gent and Moon Phase versions, are powered by Precidrive quartz movements with a rate variation of +/-10 seconds per year. Some feature a moon phase display; others have a chronograph.

Choose a steel bracelet or a genuine leather strap to suit your style. Shop with Ocarat, an authorized Certina retailer, and enjoy free shipping to mainland France and Belgium, plus four interest-free payments.

How does a moon phase watch work?

A disk decorated with two moons turns slowly behind an arched opening in the dial. It completes one revolution over two lunar cycles of approximately 29.5 days each, depicting the phases in sequence: new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter. To set the display, advance the disk to the full moon, then position it according to the number of days since the last actual full moon. Beyond its usefulness to gardeners and anglers, this complication lends the dial a poetic touch that's especially appealing on a dress watch.

How do you care for a quartz watch like the Certina DS-8?

A quartz watch needs little attention, but a few simple steps can help it last longer. Have a watchmaker replace the battery so they can inspect the seals and test the water resistance at the same time, especially important for a watch rated to 100 meters. Don't leave a dead battery in the case for too long: it could leak and damage the movement. Regularly wipe the case and steel bracelet with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Keep leather straps away from water and perfume, and let them air out between wears.