CERTINA BLUE RIBBON AUTOMATIC “VOLVO 50TH ANNIVERSARY” – 1977 A distinctive vintage Certina Blue Ribbon Automatic produced in 1977 to commemorate Volvo’s 50th anniversary (1927–1977). This special edition features the commemorative Volvo emblem engraved on the stainless steel case back. **Specifications** - Brand: Certina - Model: Blue Ribbon Automatic – Volvo 50th Anniversary - Reference: 623 1218 41 - Year: 1977 - Movement: Certina Calibre 25-011, automatic - Jewels: 21 - Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date with Quick-Date - Case: Stainless steel - Case diameter: Approx. 36 mm, excluding crown - Crystal: Original acrylic plexiglass - Crown: Original signed Certina crown - Strap: Leather rally-style strap **Dial and Movement** The beautifully preserved original blue-green dial is the highlight of this watch. Its distinctive vertically brushed finish creates a subtle gradient, shifting between silvery turquoise and deeper petrol-blue tones depending on the light. The original applied hour markers, hands and dial printing retain their elegant vintage character. Inside is the Swiss automatic Certina Calibre 25-011, based on the ETA 2783 architecture, with 21 jewels. It features a practical Quick-Date mechanism that allows the date to be advanced rapidly using the crown. **Condition** The watch is in very good vintage condition, with attractive original details throughout. It retains its original plexiglass and original Certina-signed crown. The watch is running and has been serviced. The stainless steel case shows signs of age and use consistent with a vintage watch. The watch is fitted with a leather rally-style strap. The photographs form an integral part of the description and accurately show the watch and its condition. **Shipping** The watch will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL courier, fully insured and with tracking.