Arbre de barillet Certina 28-10 195

Certina

Founded in 1888 by Adolf and Alfred Kurth, Certina is a Swiss watch brand known for its robust and sporty timepieces, particularly those featuring its DS" (Double Security) concept for enhanced shock and water resistance. The brand has a strong association with motorsports and diving. Famous models include the DS Action Diver, DS Podium, and DS-2, all embodying durability and precision. Certina primarily uses reliable ETA movements, often with custom finishing or Powermatic 80 enhancements, ensuring excellent performance. Certina continues to offer high-quality, resilient watches for active lifestyles."

Barrel

The barrel is the part of a mechanical watch movement that houses the mainspring, which stores and releases energy to power the watch. As the mainspring unwinds, the barrel transfers power through the gear train to keep the movement running. Barrels may be replaced during servicing when teeth, arbor holes, covers, or internal components show wear or damage.