Certina - Automatic Date - No reserve price - Men - 1980-1989

Certina – Automatic Date – Gold-Tone Dress Watch

An elegant vintage Certina automatic dress watch, distinguished by its harmonious gold-tone appearance and restrained Swiss design. The slim applied hour markers, matching hands and neatly framed date display create a refined composition suited to both formal occasions and everyday wear.

Its compact 33 mm proportions reflect the classic elegance of its period, while the Swiss automatic movement gives the watch the enduring appeal of traditional mechanical watchmaking.

Technical Details

Brand: Certina

Model: Automatic Date

Origin: Swiss made

Movement: Swiss automatic mechanical movement

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Case: Gold plated with stainless-steel back

Diameter: Approximately 33 mm, excluding crown

Crystal: Mineral glass

Dial: Golden dial with applied baton hour markers

Date display: Positioned at 3 o’clock

Strap: Generic black leather strap

Maximum wrist size: Approximately 19 cm

Water-resistance rating: 30 metres

Water resistance: Not tested

Condition: Grade B

Accessories: Generic presentation box

Condition Report

The watch is presented in Grade B vintage condition, showing scratches, marks and age-related wear on the gold-plated case, case back, crystal and strap. Some wear to the gold plating is visible, particularly around the edges and lugs, consistent with the watch’s age and previous use.

The golden dial remains attractive and well balanced, with light signs of ageing that preserve its authentic vintage character. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description.

Although the case is marked as water resistant to 30 metres, its water resistance has not been tested. Contact with water should be avoided until the watch has been professionally inspected and pressure-tested.

Story & Heritage

Certina’s story began in Grenchen, Switzerland, in 1888. Over the following decades, the company became respected for producing reliable mechanical watches that combined robust construction with clean, functional design.

While Certina is often associated with durable sports watches, the brand also created refined dress models such as this elegant automatic date watch. Its warm gold-tone presentation, minimalist dial and practical date complication reflect an era when a mechanical wristwatch was expected to offer both everyday usefulness and understated sophistication.

Powered naturally by the movement of the wearer’s wrist, this Certina represents the enduring charm of traditional Swiss watchmaking. It is an appealing choice for collectors who appreciate classic proportions, honest vintage character and timeless dress-watch styling.

Internal Reference Number - Xtm. 194