Certina Vintage Swiss Quartz – Gold-Tone Rectangular Case – Full Set & Historical Police Engraving – 1981 A beautiful vintage men's Certina wristwatch, featuring an elegant gold-tone rectangular case, a champagne-gold dial and a distinctive historical engraving on the caseback. This particular example stands out for its timeless Swiss design, very good overall vintage condition and an unusual documented history connected with the Stockholm criminal police. An especially attractive collector's set, complete with its original Certina presentation box and historical documentation. ### Design and dial The watch features a beautifully preserved champagne-gold dial with applied gold-tone hour markers, elegant matching hands and a practical date display at 3 o'clock. The minimalist dial design, combined with the softly rounded rectangular case, gives this Certina a distinctive character typical of elegant Swiss watches from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The gold-tone case has attractive polished surfaces and a refined profile. The watch is fitted with its original crown and a vintage-style black leather strap, which perfectly complements the warm gold tones of the dial and case. ### Movement The watch is powered by a Swiss-made Certina quartz movement, offering reliable and precise timekeeping. Battery type: SR921. ### Historical provenance and original documentation One of the most distinctive features of this watch is its engraved stainless steel caseback. The original engraving contains a reference to the Stockholm Criminal Police Association, together with an individual number (No. 782). This unusual inscription gives the watch a fascinating historical background and makes it particularly interesting as a collector's piece. The watch is accompanied by its original historical warranty and insurance documentation, dated 6 February 1981. The document confirms the Certina brand and provides additional historical context for the watch. Personal names, addresses and other private information appearing on the original documentation and engraving have deliberately been omitted from this listing. The combination of the original engraving, historical paperwork and presentation box makes this a particularly interesting and complete vintage Certina set. ### Condition and accessories The watch is in very good overall vintage condition, with a beautifully preserved dial and attractive gold-tone finish. Minor signs of age and use are consistent with a vintage timepiece. The watch is offered as a complete set, including: - Certina Swiss quartz wristwatch - Original crown - Vintage-style black leather strap - Original Certina presentation box - Original historical warranty and insurance documentation - Original engraved stainless steel caseback ### Technical specifications - **Brand:** Certina - **Type:** Men's wristwatch - **Period:** Circa 1981 - **Movement:** Swiss quartz - **Dial:** Champagne gold - **Case:** Gold-tone finish - **Caseback:** Stainless steel - **Crystal:** Mineral crystal - **Water resistance marking:** 30 metres (as engraved on the caseback) - **Date display:** Yes - **Case width:** 29 mm - **Case reference / marking:** 113 1085 25 A - **Engraving number:** 782 - **Documented sale date:** 6 February 1981 ### Shipping The watch will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL courier, with secure and insured delivery. The photographs are an integral part of this listing and show the actual watch, its movement, original engraving, documentation and Certina presentation box. **A charming vintage Swiss Certina with elegant proportions, original accessories and a genuinely unusual historical story.**