The Titanium Field Guide

Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium

C033.451.44.081.00 Archive · used only

The Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium is a discontinued watch with a titanium (grade undisclosed) case, finished with brushed and polished titanium. At 75 g it sits around the middle for watches in the guide. The maker states no nickel-bearing steel at any skin-contact point, across the case, caseback and bracelet. No longer offered new; listed here as an archive reference for the used market.

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Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Titanium (grade undisclosed)
Weight
75 g (with bracelet)
Water resistance
100 m
Reference
C033.451.44.081.00
Type
Other
Case diameter
41.0 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Quartz (COSC)
Caliber
Certina ETA quartz COSC
Complications
Date
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Brushed and polished titanium
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Maker states none
Bracelet / strap
Titanium
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
No
Dial
Black
Dial colours
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Availability
No longer offered
Status
No longer offered (Certina lists this product as no longer available, verified 2026-07-02)
Not published
Price, Thickness, Lug-to-lug, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: Certina / Certina (maker)
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium nickel-free?

On the maker's published specification, no nickel-bearing steel touches the skin: a titanium (grade undisclosed) case with a sapphire caseback, plus a non-steel crown and bracelet and clasp. That is what the guide records rather than a test of the watch, so confirm the contact points with the maker before buying if you react to nickel.

What is the case material of the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium?

The Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium has a titanium (grade undisclosed) case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium?

It is 41.0 mm in diameter, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium weigh?

About 75 g (w/ bracelet).

How much does the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium cost, and is it available?

It is no longer offered new; the guide keeps it as an archive reference for the used market.

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