Certina - Argonaut 280 - No Reserve Price - 5201 280 - Men - 1970-1979

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Certina Argonaut 280, reference 5201 280, from the 1970s, powered by the manual-winding Cal. 25-66 movement with 17 jewels, in a stainless steel case.

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EU-based professional seller — no import taxes for EU buyers.

Get your hands on this vintage Certina Argonaut 280 (1970s). Serviced hand-wound cal. 25-66, new crystal, clean stainless-steel case, off-white dial with blue seconds hand. Fully working vintage Certina with 3-month functionality warranty.

Model History:
Introduced in the late 1960s and produced into the 1970s, the Certina Argonaut line represented the brand’s robust, sporty everyday watches, known for their sturdy stainless-steel cases and reliable in-house movements. The Argonaut 280 was fitted with the hand-wound calibre 25-66, a durable and precise 17-jewel movement widely used across Certina’s tool-oriented models. This piece combines a clean vintage design with the distinctive blue central seconds hand, a hallmark of several Argonaut variants.

Specifications:
Reference: 5201 280
Serial number: 9147130
Production: 1970s
Movement: Certina cal. 25-66 hand-wound, 17 jewels
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: approx. 37 mm without crown, 39 mm with crown
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug-to-lug: approx. 41 mm
Dial: Off-white with blue seconds hand
Crystal: New, scratch-free
Strap: New black leather strap
Crown: Signed
Box/Papers: No

Condition:
Well-preserved vintage Certina with a clean off-white dial and striking blue seconds hand. The stainless-steel case is in very nice condition with light wear consistent with age but retains its sharp shape. The new crystal is clear and scratch-free. The serviced 25-66 movement winds smoothly and keeps accurate time. Fitted with a new leather strap and the original signed crown. No box or papers. Offered with a 3-month functionality warranty.


I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding.

The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.

Shipping from Budapest, Hungary with tracking and insurance.

If you have any questions or need support after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting!

- SpecialTimer


EU-based professional seller — no import taxes for EU buyers.

Get your hands on this vintage Certina Argonaut 280 (1970s). Serviced hand-wound cal. 25-66, new crystal, clean stainless-steel case, off-white dial with blue seconds hand. Fully working vintage Certina with 3-month functionality warranty.

Model History:
Introduced in the late 1960s and produced into the 1970s, the Certina Argonaut line represented the brand’s robust, sporty everyday watches, known for their sturdy stainless-steel cases and reliable in-house movements. The Argonaut 280 was fitted with the hand-wound calibre 25-66, a durable and precise 17-jewel movement widely used across Certina’s tool-oriented models. This piece combines a clean vintage design with the distinctive blue central seconds hand, a hallmark of several Argonaut variants.

Specifications:
Reference: 5201 280
Serial number: 9147130
Production: 1970s
Movement: Certina cal. 25-66 hand-wound, 17 jewels
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: approx. 37 mm without crown, 39 mm with crown
Lug width: 20 mm
Lug-to-lug: approx. 41 mm
Dial: Off-white with blue seconds hand
Crystal: New, scratch-free
Strap: New black leather strap
Crown: Signed
Box/Papers: No

Condition:
Well-preserved vintage Certina with a clean off-white dial and striking blue seconds hand. The stainless-steel case is in very nice condition with light wear consistent with age but retains its sharp shape. The new crystal is clear and scratch-free. The serviced 25-66 movement winds smoothly and keeps accurate time. Fitted with a new leather strap and the original signed crown. No box or papers. Offered with a 3-month functionality warranty.


I aim to capture the condition of the watch accurately. Please make sure to review the pictures closely before bidding.

The watch has been completely serviced by a professional watchmaker and tested for full functionality. The water resistance of the watch cannot be guaranteed.

Shipping from Budapest, Hungary with tracking and insurance.

If you have any questions or need support after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for condisering this timeless piece, and happy collecting!

- SpecialTimer


Details

Brand
Certina
Gender
Men
Model
Argonaut 280
Reference Number
5201 280
Band material
Leather
Shipped Insured
Yes
Period
1970-1979
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
White
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
37 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
HungaryVerified
253
Objects sold
100%
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