To celebrate 60 years of DS System innovation, the Big Date launched in 2019 quickly became a signature piece. Now, its 41mm 316L stainless steel case debuts a bold matt finish. Two new models reinforce its urban identity: an all-black PVD edition and a timeless night blue and gold-toned version with a matching leather strap. Elegant, functional, and built to last, the DS-1 Big Date is inspired by contemporary architecture and urban contrasts. The Big Date complication at 6 o’clock ensures readability, while the Certina DS (Double Security) System guarantees durability with a Powermatic 80.651 movement and Nivachron™ balance spring. A watch for those who move with certainty.
URBAN SPIRIT
A watch designed for today’s cityscape: elegant, functional, and built to last. Inspired by modern design and urban materials, in an interplay of light and shadow, the DS-1 Big Date reflects a world in motion. Structured forms and refined contrasts define its aesthetic : an unmistakable matt presence for those who navigate the modern landscape with confidence. Certina means certain, a name we live by.
BIG DATE. BIGGER IMPACT. CERTAIN STRENGTH.
The Big Date complication at 6 o’clock brings both style and function to the DS-1. Using two separate discs for the tens and units, this mechanism enhances readability in a streamlined design. The DS-1 Big Date features Certina’s Double Security (DS) System, an integral part of the brand’s legacy. This durable construction enhances shock and water resistance, ensuring long-lasting reliability. Driven by the Powermatic 80.651, it delivers an 80-hour power reserve: certainty you can count on. Reinforced by the Nivachron™ balance spring, it resists magnetic fields, temperature fluctuations and shocks.
TWO MODELS. ONE UNMISTAKABLE MATT PRESENCE.
The DS-1 Big Date expands its collection with two new models. For the first time, the 41mm 316L stainless steel case stands out with a matt pvd-coated case. A non-reflective surface that reinforces its urban, modern identity. Both models feature a sunray-brushed, satin-finished dial and a sapphire crystal caseback.
