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1970's CERTINA DS Quartz with Retro TV-Case
This watch was SOLD on September 5, 2014 (Destination: Manila, Philippines).
Accessories: none Crystal: glass Dial Width: 24 mm Dial Height: 24 mm |
Movement: 7 jewels quartz Case: stainless steel Case Width: 30 mm without crown Case Height: 35 mm Case Number: 184.7100.43, 71497 Movement Number: 184-1 Band: leather Band Width: 21 mm Band Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case) |
This is an authentic Swiss-made CERTINA DS Quartz Watch with Date display.
- 98% Original/Complete CERTINA parts - new band & clasp
- gold detail against matte gray face
- date display window
- stainless steel TV-Case & back
- gold-electroplated steel bezel, crown & clasp
- 7 jewels quartz movement
The photos presented below are of the actual item for sale. Kindly study them carefully because what you see is what you will get. We try our best to describe watches as accurately as we can that's why we present them visually & literally. In case we missed a few points, you are welcome to ask questions.
This watch keeps good time & is in good working condition! Add this to your collection of vintage quality timepieces!
The design of the CERTINA DS was inspired from the boxy layered look of a retro TV set!
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Here is a picture of a Videoton T-4303 TV manufactured by Tavasz Hungary in 1961, which bears a striking resemblance to our CERTINA DS! |
The CERTINA DS has a beveled box case decorated with screws on every corner. It has a gold outer bezel & has a gold mirror inner bezel with a sloped cut-out window that frames the dial - very much like the Tavasz Videoton T-4303 TV above!
EXTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Evidence of use is visible to the unaided eye. Scratches are light, but more numerous than "near mint".
INTERNAL CONDITION: This watch is in *EXCELLENT condition (88-92%): Working perfectly, needs no repair or service.
*condition descriptives mainly based on the Timezone Grading System
CERTINA name logo engraved on stainless steel TV-CASE
gold-plated steel outer bezel
gold mirror inner bezel with a sloped cut-out window that frames the dial
matte gray dial or face in PRISTINE condition with crisp markings & a flawless surface
gold-plated steel hands
faceted gold-plated steel bar hour markers
date display window at 3 o'clock
painted gold "DS" & "N2" at 12 o'clock
painted gold "Q" & "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock
painted black railtrack grid (on inner bezel)
CERTINA gold-electroplated steel crown
original CERTINA glass crystal
new/replacement black leather band
Band Length: 6.25 in (measures up to 7.5 in with case)
new/replacement gold-plated steel clasp
stainless steel case back embossed with "CERTINA-DS", CERTINA sea turtle detail, "SUPER-WATER RESISTANT 20 ATM", "SHOCK-PROTECTED", "SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL" & serial numbers.
We cannot guarantee the effectiveness of its waterproof closure because this watch is vintage.
reverse side of case back embossed with "CERTINA SA SWISS" & serial numbers
Swiss-made CERTINA 7 jewels quartz movement - tested by our experienced technician
