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Description
CERTINA
Rectangular ‘Antimagnetic’ wristwatch in 18k yellow gold (750 parts per thousand).
Circa 1945–1950
Rectangular ladies’ wristwatch in 18k yellow gold (750).
- Rectangular case with stylised lugs in yellow gold. Brushed clipped caseback, engraved on the reverse with the 18K / 0.750 hallmark, the Swiss case hallmark (Head of Helvetia), the case maker’s hammer number 123, and the reference numbers 34650 / 30870. The inside of the case back is pearl-finished.
- Cream/silver dial, signed Certina / ANTIMAGNETIC, with Arabic numerals (12, 3, 9) and applied gold dot hour markers. Small seconds at 6 o’clock and railway-track minute scale. Gold leaf-style hands.
- Manual-winding mechanical movement, Certina calibre KF 340 (Kurth Frères), 15 jewels, marked Certina / SWISS MADE.
- Double-wrap brown leather strap with a gold-plated metal pin buckle.
Dimensions: 20 x 28 mm
Length: 37 cm
Gross weight: 21.55 g
Condition: Good overall condition, with some light wear and scratches. Hallmarks and numbers perfectly legible on the back of the case.
Plexiglass crystal showing surface scratches and a visible crack/chip in the top right-hand corner.
Original dial with age-related patina and scattered light pitting/oxidation.
Movement was opened during the appraisal. Calibre is clean and in working order.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Jewellery, Collectors’ Watches and Fashion
Auction location
Auction time
09/17/2026 at 11:00 AM
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