A beautiful opportunity for collectors to acquire a golden-era Swiss horological masterpiece with a full in-house manufacture movement.

Up for sale is a classic, highly sophisticated Certina Waterking mechanical men's wristwatch, manufactured in Switzerland in 1966. This line represents Certina's mid-century dominance in producing ultra-reliable, robust daily watches designed to withstand elements while maintaining an elegant executive silhouette.

The watch features a well-proportioned 33.5mm stainless steel bezel case with sharp, prominent lugs. The original sunburst silver-tone dial boasts beautiful applied silver/black baton hour indicators, matching elegant hands, and a central sweeping seconds hand. The face is covered by a classic vintage domed acrylic crystal that gives the watch a wonderful warm reflection. The watch is powered by a gem of mid-century engineering - the manual-wind Manufacture Certina Caliber 25-66. Unlike common vintage brands that used generic third-party movements, Certina crafted this exquisite 17-jewel movement entirely in-house. It is fully checked, freshly serviced, and ticking strong!

DEFECTS: Great vintage condition. Shows honest cosmetic traces of time and gentle wear such as micro-hairlines/scratches on the steel case and case-back. Acrylic crystal is clean and polished. Overall beautifully preserved for a 60-year-old timepiece!

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland (Swiss Made)

MANUFACTURER: Certina

YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1966 (Based on Serial Number 6127739)

OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 9

CASE

Solid high-grade steel bezel and midcase. Features its original screw-down stainless steel back for solid dust and moisture protection.

Condition (10-point scale): 8

Inscriptions inside the back: Certina, Swiss, Acier Inoxydable.

Inscriptions outside the back: 5201 075 (Reference Number), 6127739 (Serial Number).

GLASS

Classic vintage domed acrylic crystal.

Material: Acrylic / Hesalite

Condition (10-point scale): 9 (Beautifully polished, clear view)

DIAL

100% factory original elegant silver sunburst dial with applied index batons and central sweep seconds.

Condition (10-point scale): 9-10 (100% original un-restored state)

Inscriptions on the dial: Certina, Waterking, Swiss Made T

STRAP

Condition (10-point scale): 10 (Brand new, unworn)

MOVEMENT

Mechanical: Manual Winding (Hand-Winding)

Caliber: Legendary In-House Manufacture Certina 25-66

Features
Manual hand-winding mechanical action
17 functional ruby jewels
Subtle fixed-index regulator and Kif-Pa shock protection system
Frequency: 19,800 vibrations per hour (vph) for steady accuracy
Highly acclaimed by watchmakers for its serviceability and longevity

Data
Brand: Certina Kurth Frères SA
Type: Swiss In-house Mechanical
Power reserve: approx. 43-46 hours
Fully timed, checked, oiled, and keeping great time.

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS

Dimensions of watches

THE HEART INSIDE: MANUFACTURE CERTINA CALIBER 25-66

All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.

• Mechanical manual-wind watches should not be beaten or dropped - sudden shocks can damage the balance staff or hairspring pivots.
• Vintage and pre-owned watches are generally NOT waterproof due to aging case gaskets. Despite historical names like "Waterking", protect this fine vintage timekeeper from immersion in water, heavy rain, or high-humidity environments.
• If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
• Wind the watch daily at around the same time. Turn the crown clockwise gently until you feel a distinct stopping resistance — do NOT force the crown past the stop point to protect the mainspring.
• When adjusting the hands of your watch, it is best practice to move them in a clockwise direction only.
• Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil fine Swiss movements to keep them running accurately for generations to come.
• Keep your watch away from strong modern magnetic fields (large speakers, modern laptops, magnetic cases) since magnetic exposure can alter the hairspring performance.
• Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
• Mechanical watches naturally experience a very minor daily deviation error. An accuracy of +/- 15 to 30 seconds a day is considered standard and excellent for a vintage daily caliber.

1. Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
2. Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.

We ship worldwide! This vintage Swiss item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and full insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.

Typical Delivery Timeframes:

• European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
• USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.

NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!

We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.

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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!

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