Certina | Sea Turtle Conservancy

Once again Certina turns to the sea and its inhabitants. It’s clear from a first glance at the DS Super PH500M Sea Turtle Conservancy, the Swiss watchmaker’s latest special edition, that this watch is different. For the first time, the annual STC edition appears with a vintage design combined with bright colours, while its commitment to the cause remains unchanged. A portion of the proceeds from sales will go to benefit the Sea Turtle Conservancy and its important work.

A partner of the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) since July 2017, the watchmaker supports the environmental protection and sustainability goals of the Florida-based organization, which has been striving to protect sea turtles since 1959. Its work is important and takes many different forms, ranging from research programmes and educational campaigns to relief efforts for injured or endangered animals.

The design of this timepiece goes back to a Certina model from 1968. Its 43mm stainless steel case frames a brilliant blue dial with a sunray finish. As an official diver’s watch, the unlimited Special Edition meets the rigorous requirements of the ISO 6425 diver’s watch standard, and is water-resistant to 500 meters.

This watch is not only a perfect companion under water, but also contributes to sustainability. The watch’s blue fabric strap is made from #tide ocean material, which is based on plastics fished from the ocean. In addition, Certina uses fully recyclable materials for the watch box, as well as organic cotton and recycled polyester for the cushion inside.