Certina - Small Seconds - No reserve price - 7004 161 - Men - 1950-1959
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Certina Small Seconds, Ref. 7004 161, a 34 mm mechanical dress watch from the 1950s with a gold‑plated case (stainless steel back), Calibre 28‑10 (17 jewels), a textured grey dial, applied gold‑tone hour markers and a small seconds at 6 o’clock, fitted with a black leather strap.
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**Certina Small Seconds – Ref. 7004 161 – Cal. 28-10 – Textured Grey Dial – circa 1960s**
Vintage Certina mechanical dress watch from the 1960s, reference **7004 161**, featuring a highly attractive textured grey dial, applied gold-tone hour markers, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and a distinctive engraved gold-tone bezel.
The dial has a fine textured finish that changes subtly depending on the light. It is complemented by applied gold-tone baton markers, stronger triple markers at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, slim gold-tone hands and an elegant small-seconds display at 6.
One of the most distinctive visual features of this example is the finely decorated bezel, with an engraved diagonal pattern that gives the watch considerably more character than a conventional smooth-bezel dress watch.
Inside is the **Certina calibre 28-10**, a Swiss-made, 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement. The movement is correctly signed **CERTINA 28-10 – 17 JEWELS – SWISS** and is shown in detail in the photographs.
The watch is **fully operational and functioning perfectly**.
**Specifications**
Brand: Certina
Model: Small Seconds
Reference: 7004 161
Serial number: 5314300
Period: circa 1960s
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound
Calibre: Certina 28-10
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds
Dial: Textured grey
Hour markers: Applied gold-tone indices
Case: Gold-tone / gold-plated
Caseback: Stainless steel
Case diameter: Approx. 34.0 mm excluding crown
Case diameter including crown: Approx. 35.2 mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Strap: Black leather
Buckle: Gold-tone
Original box: No
Original papers: No
Water resistance: Not tested
**Condition**
The watch presents with an attractive vintage appearance.
The textured grey dial retains strong visual character, with clearly visible Certina branding, applied hour markers and subsidiary seconds display. Natural age-related patina and surface marks are visible, consistent with the age of the watch.
The decorative bezel remains particularly attractive and retains its distinctive engraved pattern. The gold-tone case shows normal signs of age and use, including some wear to the plating around the case edges, lugs and crown.
The domed crystal shows light age-related marks.
The Certina calibre 28-10 movement is cleanly presented, correctly signed and **functions perfectly**.
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap and gold-tone buckle, which complements the grey and gold colour combination very well.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch and its cosmetic condition.
As with any vintage watch, water resistance has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.
The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.
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.
**Certina Small Seconds – Ref. 7004 161 – Cal. 28-10 – Textured Grey Dial – circa 1960s**
Vintage Certina mechanical dress watch from the 1960s, reference **7004 161**, featuring a highly attractive textured grey dial, applied gold-tone hour markers, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and a distinctive engraved gold-tone bezel.
The dial has a fine textured finish that changes subtly depending on the light. It is complemented by applied gold-tone baton markers, stronger triple markers at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, slim gold-tone hands and an elegant small-seconds display at 6.
One of the most distinctive visual features of this example is the finely decorated bezel, with an engraved diagonal pattern that gives the watch considerably more character than a conventional smooth-bezel dress watch.
Inside is the **Certina calibre 28-10**, a Swiss-made, 17-jewel hand-wound mechanical movement. The movement is correctly signed **CERTINA 28-10 – 17 JEWELS – SWISS** and is shown in detail in the photographs.
The watch is **fully operational and functioning perfectly**.
**Specifications**
Brand: Certina
Model: Small Seconds
Reference: 7004 161
Serial number: 5314300
Period: circa 1960s
Movement: Mechanical hand-wound
Calibre: Certina 28-10
Jewels: 17
Functions: Hours, minutes and subsidiary seconds
Dial: Textured grey
Hour markers: Applied gold-tone indices
Case: Gold-tone / gold-plated
Caseback: Stainless steel
Case diameter: Approx. 34.0 mm excluding crown
Case diameter including crown: Approx. 35.2 mm
Crystal: Domed acrylic
Strap: Black leather
Buckle: Gold-tone
Original box: No
Original papers: No
Water resistance: Not tested
**Condition**
The watch presents with an attractive vintage appearance.
The textured grey dial retains strong visual character, with clearly visible Certina branding, applied hour markers and subsidiary seconds display. Natural age-related patina and surface marks are visible, consistent with the age of the watch.
The decorative bezel remains particularly attractive and retains its distinctive engraved pattern. The gold-tone case shows normal signs of age and use, including some wear to the plating around the case edges, lugs and crown.
The domed crystal shows light age-related marks.
The Certina calibre 28-10 movement is cleanly presented, correctly signed and **functions perfectly**.
The watch is fitted with a black leather strap and gold-tone buckle, which complements the grey and gold colour combination very well.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best representation of the watch and its cosmetic condition.
As with any vintage watch, water resistance has not been tested and cannot be guaranteed.
The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking and insurance.
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
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Grey
Case material
Gold-plated, Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
34 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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