Certina - Certidate "Blue Hands & Signed Crown" - Vintage Mechanical Cal. 25-661 - 5301 075 - Men's - 1964 (Description): An elegant, rare and highly collectible vintage Swiss men's watch from 1964: Certina Certidate, reference number 5301 075, in beautiful original condition. This watch is powered by the highly regarded Certina in-house caliber 25-661, a hand-wound mechanical movement featuring 17 jewels and a date complication. As shown in the photos, the movement is in exceptionally clean, flawless visual condition and runs smoothly. What sets this particular model apart for collectors is its high level of originality. It retains its rare original factory crown, signed with the vintage Certina logo. Additionally, it features a stunning set of authentic blue steel hands that create a magnificent contrast with the silver sunburst dial, a configuration far rarer than the standard silver-hand versions. Specifications and details: Brand: Certina Model: Certidate Reference number: 5301 075 Serial number: 5230823 (Exactly dating the watch to 1964) Movement: Manually wound Certina Cal. 25-661, 17 jewels, Swiss-made Case material: Solid stainless steel (Acier Inoxydable) Case diameter: 33 mm (excluding crown) / 35 mm (including crown) Dial: Original silver sunburst dial with an elegant vintage patina. Features applied silver hour markers, date window at 3 o'clock, and striking blue steel hands. Signed "Certina", "Certidate" and "Swiss Made". Crown: Original factory signed Certina crown. Case back: Screw-down stainless steel case back, fully signed inside ("Certina Swiss", "Acier Inoxydable") with engraved reference and serial numbers on the outside. Strap: With new black leather strap. Condition: The watch is in very good original vintage condition. The stainless steel case is unpolished, retaining its sharp lugs and factory lines, showing only minor surface lines from gentle use over the decades. The dial is 100% original and unrestored, showing true vintage character. The mechanical movement is remarkably clean, winds smoothly, ticks loudly and keeps time well. Please note that as with all vintage mechanical watches, daily accuracy is not guaranteed and routine maintenance is recommended for everyday wear. An extremely authentic piece of Swiss watchmaking history from the 1960s, perfect for any serious vintage collection.