Certina - Small Seconds - No reserve price - 7004 161 / 5285950 - Men - 1950-1959
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Certina, Small Seconds model, reference 7004 161, a 1950s gold‑plated case mechanical manual‑wind watch with a champagne dial, 32.5 mm diameter (34.5 mm with crown), 17 jewels, Certina calibre 28‑10 movement, brown leather strap, fully functional and shipped insured.
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Vintage Certina Small Seconds from the mid-1960s, reference 7004 161, featuring an elegant champagne-toned dial, applied gold-tone details and the signed Certina calibre 28-10 manual-winding movement.
The dial has a refined brushed finish with applied faceted baton hour markers, applied Certina emblem at 12 o’clock and a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock. The slim hands and balanced layout give the watch a classic and very elegant mid-century appearance.
Inside is the Certina calibre 28-10, a manually wound Swiss mechanical movement with 17 jewels. The movement is clearly signed “CERTINA – 28-10 – 17 JEWELS – SWISS” and is shown in detail in the photographs.
The watch is fully functional and operates correctly. Winding, time setting and the subsidiary seconds function work as intended.
The case measures approximately 32.5 mm excluding the crown and 34.5 mm including the crown. The stainless-steel caseback is signed Certina on the inside and the external caseback carries reference 7004 161 together with serial number 5285950, dating the watch approximately to the 1964–1965 period.
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap and gold-tone buckle.
Specifications:
Brand: Certina
Model: Small Seconds
Reference: 7004 161
Period: circa 1964–1965
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
Calibre: Certina 28-10
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Dial: Champagne / silver-champagne brushed finish
Markers: Applied baton indices
Case: Gold plated
Caseback: Stainless steel
Diameter excluding crown: approx. 32.5 mm
Diameter including crown: approx. 34.5 mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Serial number: 5285950
Strap: Brown leather
Condition: Fully functional
Condition:
The watch presents with an attractive vintage appearance.
The dial retains its elegant brushed finish, applied Certina emblem and applied hour markers, with light age-related traces visible under close inspection.
The gold-plated case shows normal signs of wear consistent with age and use, particularly around the bezel and case edges. These are clearly visible in the photographs.
The signed Certina calibre 28-10 presents well and is shown in detail with the caseback removed.
The brown leather strap currently fitted to the watch shows wear from previous use. We would recommend replacing it according to the new owner’s personal preference.
The watch is fully functional at the time of listing.
No original box or papers are included.
Water resistance has not been tested and should not be assumed for a vintage watch.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch’s cosmetic condition.
Shipped fully insured, tracked, and signature-required worldwide.
Seller's Story
TIMELAB WATCHES CO. is a European curator of fine and vintage timepieces, specializing in mechanical Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Tissot and Swiss-made watches from the 1960s to today.
Each piece is carefully sourced, inspected and authenticated before listing, ensuring originality, aesthetic integrity and reliable performance.
Our goal is to connect collectors and enthusiasts with watches that combine design, craftsmanship and history — always at fair market value.
With consistent 5★ feedback and professional handling of every sale, TIMELAB has built a reputation for precision, transparency and passion for horology.
Authenticity. Quality. Time.
Vintage Certina Small Seconds from the mid-1960s, reference 7004 161, featuring an elegant champagne-toned dial, applied gold-tone details and the signed Certina calibre 28-10 manual-winding movement.
The dial has a refined brushed finish with applied faceted baton hour markers, applied Certina emblem at 12 o’clock and a subsidiary seconds display at 6 o’clock. The slim hands and balanced layout give the watch a classic and very elegant mid-century appearance.
Inside is the Certina calibre 28-10, a manually wound Swiss mechanical movement with 17 jewels. The movement is clearly signed “CERTINA – 28-10 – 17 JEWELS – SWISS” and is shown in detail in the photographs.
The watch is fully functional and operates correctly. Winding, time setting and the subsidiary seconds function work as intended.
The case measures approximately 32.5 mm excluding the crown and 34.5 mm including the crown. The stainless-steel caseback is signed Certina on the inside and the external caseback carries reference 7004 161 together with serial number 5285950, dating the watch approximately to the 1964–1965 period.
The watch is fitted with a brown leather strap and gold-tone buckle.
Specifications:
Brand: Certina
Model: Small Seconds
Reference: 7004 161
Period: circa 1964–1965
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding
Calibre: Certina 28-10
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Dial: Champagne / silver-champagne brushed finish
Markers: Applied baton indices
Case: Gold plated
Caseback: Stainless steel
Diameter excluding crown: approx. 32.5 mm
Diameter including crown: approx. 34.5 mm
Crystal: Acrylic
Serial number: 5285950
Strap: Brown leather
Condition: Fully functional
Condition:
The watch presents with an attractive vintage appearance.
The dial retains its elegant brushed finish, applied Certina emblem and applied hour markers, with light age-related traces visible under close inspection.
The gold-plated case shows normal signs of wear consistent with age and use, particularly around the bezel and case edges. These are clearly visible in the photographs.
The signed Certina calibre 28-10 presents well and is shown in detail with the caseback removed.
The brown leather strap currently fitted to the watch shows wear from previous use. We would recommend replacing it according to the new owner’s personal preference.
The watch is fully functional at the time of listing.
No original box or papers are included.
Water resistance has not been tested and should not be assumed for a vintage watch.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch’s cosmetic condition.
Shipped fully insured, tracked, and signature-required worldwide.
Seller's Story
TIMELAB WATCHES CO. is a European curator of fine and vintage timepieces, specializing in mechanical Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Tissot and Swiss-made watches from the 1960s to today.
Each piece is carefully sourced, inspected and authenticated before listing, ensuring originality, aesthetic integrity and reliable performance.
Our goal is to connect collectors and enthusiasts with watches that combine design, craftsmanship and history — always at fair market value.
With consistent 5★ feedback and professional handling of every sale, TIMELAB has built a reputation for precision, transparency and passion for horology.
Authenticity. Quality. Time.
Details
Brand
Certina
Gender
Men
Model
Small Seconds
Reference number
7004 161 / 5285950
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Silver
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
32 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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