French player Léa Godallier, five-time French champion et European padel runner-up, becomes the new friend of the Swiss watch brand Certina. Already involved in international padel since 2021, the Swiss company is thus continuing its involvement in a rapidly developing sport.

A consistent sporting commitment

Le paddle It appeals to an ever-growing audience worldwide. A world in line with Certina's DNA, the first watchmaking company to have invested in this discipline.

For more than 135 yearsThe brand relies on a reputation built around the Swiss manufacturing qualityrobustness and reliability. Values ​​that naturally resonate with the demands of high-level sport.

By partnering with one of the leading figures in French padel, Certina strengthens its sporting positioning while highlighting shared values. performance, perseverance and excellence.

A strong connection with the marine world

Beyond the field, the partnership finds a particular resonance in a shared commitment to the preservation of the marine world.

Certina's identity was built around the underwater world: constant pressure, changing light, a demanding environment. This duality shaped its famous diving watches and its iconic turtle logo, a symbol of strength andendurance.

The brand also supports the protection of sea turtles through its collaboration with the Sea Turtle Conservancy. This commitment resonates with the personal convictions of Léa Godallier, who is originally from French Polynesiaparticularly sensitive to the protection of the oceans.

Converging statements

Dieter Pachner, CEO of Certina, emphasizes:
“We are very happy to welcome Léa to the Certina family and the wider Swatch Group family. Her pursuit of excellence in padel, combined with her commitment to protecting sea turtles, makes Léa an ambassador who commands admiration.”

For her part, Léa Godallier confides:
“My encounter with Certina was like discovering a new world, a work so meticulous and precise with people possessing wonderful human qualities. This meticulousness is in line with everything I work on every day in the field.”

These are also shared values, both through padel and in our respect for the oceans and the protection of sea turtles. A friendship that I hope will last for years to come.

With this partnership, Certina confirms its commitment to supporting the development of padel by relying on dedicated individuals who are both high-performing on the court and invested beyond the sport.