Watch Straps for the Certina DS Action
Certina's DS Action is one of the best Swiss dive watches under $700 — a 300m diver with a clean, professional aesthetic and an in-house movement. The DS Action (41mm) uses a 20mm lug width. Its diving character suits rubber, NATO, and sailcloth straps. Certina's own straps cost $60–$150. Other sites have rubber, NATO, and leather alternatives starting at $5.
Buying tips
- 01DS Action (41mm) uses 20mm — widest selection on other sites of any size.
- 02FKM rubber is the most appropriate strap for the DS Action's dive character.
- 03The DS Action's blue bezel models pair well with navy or blue rubber and navy NATO straps.
- 04The DS Action has slightly downturned lugs — flat-end straps seat cleanly without visible gaps.
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What lug width is the Certina DS Action?
The Certina DS Action Diver (C013.407, C013.420) uses a 20mm lug width. The DS Action Chronograph (44mm) uses 22mm. The DS-2 Diver uses 20mm. For the standard DS Action Diver (the most commonly owned Certina), 20mm is the correct width. Certina uses standard spring bars — quick-release straps in 20mm install without tools. 20mm is the most common dive-watch lug width with a huge selection on other sites in rubber, NATO, sailcloth, and leather.
What's the best cheap strap for the Certina DS Action?
The Certina DS Action is a proper Swiss dive watch at an accessible price — rubber is the most natural and appropriate strap. FKM rubber dive straps in 20mm at $8–$15 are available on other sites from multiple sellers. Search 'FKM rubber strap 20mm quick release dive' and filter by 4.5+ stars. For the blue-bezel DS Action (the most popular variant), navy or dark blue rubber complements the dial and bezel; contrasting black rubber is a clean alternative. For casual daily wear, a black or olive NATO at $3–$8 gives the DS Action a more versatile, sport-casual character. Sailcloth at $10–$18 is a refined sport option that pairs well with Certina's Swiss quality credentials.