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Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium

C033.451.44.081.00 Archive · used only

The Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium was a 40.2 mm titanium watch with a Certina F07.412 quartz movement. On the maker's specification no steel touches the skin, so the guide lists it as nickel-free. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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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
40.2 mm
Thickness
8.71 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Quartz (COSC)
Caliber
Certina F07.412 (Precidrive, 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
Grey
Dial colours
Grey
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, Lug-to-lug, Power reserve, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet
Medium confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Certina / Certina (maker) Spec checksGrade Jul 2026Weight Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

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

On the maker's published specification, nothing that touches the skin is steel: the case, caseback, crown and bracelet with its clasp are all non-steel. The guide records what the maker publishes and has not tested the watch, so if you react to nickel, confirm the contact points with the maker before buying.

What grade of titanium is the Certina DS-8 Quartz COSC Titanium?

Titanium, with no grade stated. The caseback is sapphire. The record is at medium confidence, so check the maker's page before relying on it.

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

The case is 40.2 mm across and 8.71 mm thick. It is water resistant to 100 m.

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

About 75 g on its bracelet.

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

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used.

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