The year 2012 wasn’t exactly rewarding for the better part of the population. Greece didn’t default, Doomsday didn’t happen and Valve yet again failed to deliver HL:3. However, there were certain bright spots, too: Spain emerged victorious in the 2012 UEFA Euro cup and the European politicians somehow managed to prevent collapse of the single currency. The watchmakers from Europe and Japan, too, managed to introduce a number of great watches, although there was nothing truly revolutionary neither in terms of design, nor technical characteristics (here I am talking about mass-produced models, not some ultra-expensive one-offs).

Here is a list of twelve timekeepers that were introduced in 2012 and enjoyed the most attention from our readers. Enjoy it right after the jump!

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With its new Certina DS Action Diver Automatic Chronograph wrist watch, the Swiss watchmaker clearly targets current Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean diving timepieces, although so far the brand cannot offer you neither a ceramic bezel, nor an in-house movement.

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Even though the new Certina DS1 “Double Security” Automatic watch offers pretty generic design, it looks like a nice entry-level model for those high-school graduates still dreaming about their first dress watch with the legendary “Swiss Made” inscription on the dial, which is said to be adding at least +10 to mating abilities and +25 to personal charisma.

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The Swiss watchmaking brand Certina has recently presented a limited edition version of its fairly fresh DS Podium quartz watch. Called Certina DS Podium Ole Einar Bjorndalen GMT Chronograph, the new timekeeper honors “the outstanding achievements and career” of Ole Einar Bjorndalen, a Norwegian professional biathlete who, according to Wikipedia (not the best source, I know,) won his first title in 1992 at the junior world championships.

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Besides the new Certina DS Multi-8 gents wrist watch that features a hybrid digital/analogue interface, the Swiss watchmaker will also soon start selling a more classic Certina DS Podium Chrono Diamonds (Ref. C001.217.36.297.10) quartz timepiece for the ladies.

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At Baselworld 2011, the Swiss maker of affordable timekeepers will present its new Certina DS Multi-8 quartz watch with digital/analogue time representation.

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The new Certina DS Rookie quartz chronograph watch is in essence the old Certina DS Action chrono introduced early last year that was introduced early last year and is now packed in a slightly smaller, more elegant case.

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Summer is in full swing and people are flocking to the seaside to swim, and dive, and have fun. And some are still not sure what kind of diving watch should they get before going underwater.

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With its 42.5mm case machined out of 316L low-carbon stainless steel and a Rolex-like unidirectional rotating bezel, this new Certina DS Action Chrono quartz diving watch is a nice piece for those not willing to spend tons of money to buy a ‘real’ Submariner.

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