Certina - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII Hong Kong Friday, November 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Certina
    Year: Circa 1930s
    Case No: The first 267’318, the second 267’250
    Material: Both stainless steel
    Calibre: Both manual, cal. K.F. 190, 15 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Both leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Both stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: Both 41mm length x 22mm width
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present pair of Certina wristwatches represents the quintessential style of the 1930s. Cased in a sleek and angular rectangular-shaped stainless steel case, it frames an elegant yet simplistic dial, one in glossy black and the other in champagne, both examples feature Arabic numerals and small seconds that completes the Art Deco appeal of the era. Powered by manual cal. K.F. 190 by Kurth Frères, which was first established by two brothers in 1888, it was a company specializing in manufacturing movements for the Swiss watchmaking industry. Certina was first registered in 1924, and in the following years, more and more timepieces manufactured by the firm was signed Certina instead of its previous brand name, Grana.

    The present pair of Certina wristwatches from the 1930s are a specimen of the decadent period of the firm preserved in almost “new-old-stock” condition.

985

Lot offered with No Reserve

A very attractive and well-preserved pair of stainless steel rectangular-shaped wristwatches with small seconds

Circa 1930s
Both 41mm length x 22mm width
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$15,000 - 25,000 
€1,800-3,000
$1,900-3,200

Sold for HK$50,800

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

Hong Kong Auction 24-25 November 2023