Certina Certidate – Stainless Steel Mechanical Watch with Date Ref. 7301 020 | ca. 1965–1967 Offered for sale is a classic Swiss Certina Certidate dating from the mid-1960s, a period widely regarded as one of the strongest eras in the brand’s history. This model belongs to Certina’s elegant line of watches equipped with a date function and robust in-house movements from the renowned caliber 25 family. Basic Information Manufacturer: Certina (Switzerland) Model: Certidate Case reference: 7301 020 Serial number: 4214746 Case material: stainless steel Movement: mechanical, manual winding, date Case diameter: 33 mm (without crown) Production period: approx. 1965–1967 The serial number 4.2 million corresponds to Certina production from the mid-1960s, which is fully consistent with the case reference, dial design and the movements used by the brand during this period. Case The watch features a classic stainless steel case with an elegant, slim profile and narrow bezel – typical for dress watches produced by Certina in the 1960s. The stainless steel snap-back caseback bears the original markings: 7301 020 – Certina case reference 4214746 – individual serial number Based on the serial number and case reference, production can be dated to approximately 1965–1967. Dial Elegant white / ivory dial with a subtle sunburst finish. Dial features include: applied gilt baton hour markers slender baton hands matching the markers CERTINA signature below 12 o’clock Certidate designation above 6 o’clock date window at 3 o’clock The dial is preserved in a very clean and attractive condition, which is particularly notable for a watch of this age. Movement Certina Certidate models from this period were fitted with in-house movements from the Certina caliber 25 family, most commonly the Certina cal. 25-36, a manual-wind movement with date. This caliber is considered one of Certina’s most robust and successful hand-wound movements of the 1960s. Key characteristics of the Certina cal. 25-36: in-house Certina manufacture movement manual winding beat rate of 18,000 vibrations per hour 17 or 21 jewels depending on version central seconds date mechanism with change around midnight movement diameter approx. 25.6 mm Movements from the caliber 25 series are well known for their durability, reliability and good timekeeping performance. They were widely used by Certina across both dress and sport models throughout the 1960s. The Certidate Line The Certidate line was introduced by Certina in the early 1960s as an elegant series of watches featuring a date complication. These watches were primarily intended as refined everyday dress watches while maintaining the robust construction for which Certina was well known. Typical characteristics of Certidate models include: elegant, classic case designs clean dials with applied markers date window at 3 o’clock in-house Certina caliber 25 movements high level of Swiss manufacturing quality typical of the 1960s The line was among Certina’s popular offerings in the period just before the introduction of the famous DS (Double Security) technology. Bracelet The watch is fitted with a stainless steel Fixoflex expansion bracelet. Bracelets of this type were extremely popular during the 1960s and 1970s and were often used as an alternative to leather straps on dress watches. The bracelet fitted to this watch is period-correct in style, though it was most likely an aftermarket accessory bracelet rather than an original factory-supplied Certina bracelet. Such bracelets were commonly fitted by jewelers or owners during the watch’s lifetime. Condition stainless steel case with normal signs of careful use dial preserved in very clean condition clearly visible caseback engravings bracelet fully functional Summary The Certina Certidate represents a classic example of 1960s Swiss watchmaking – an elegant dress watch powered by a robust in-house mechanical movement and featuring timeless design. Thanks to the durable caliber 25 series movements, these watches remain attractive pieces for both collectors of vintage Swiss watches and those seeking a refined everyday vintage timepiece. Fast and insured shipping with DPD or DHL courier.