Certina Festival Automatic
Why We Love It
This Certina Festival has an immediately captivating horizontally oriented ellipsoid case and dial. The stepping from the chapter ring to the circular geometry at the center of the dial is additionally entrancing. The cherry on top is the bluish-grey ombre finish of the dial. We could keep going, but this watch knows its certified far-out so we’ll just stop there. Feast your eyes!
About the Brand
The Kurth brothers founded and operated their watch brand in 1888 originally under the name ‘Grana’ until 1939 when the name finally changed to Certina. They have always had a distinct aesthetic and have been reputed for their reliability and solid build (hence their mounting popularity with collectors). Throughout history the company had a number of firsts in the watch world that gave the brand some serious prestige and credibility including offering some of the first wristwatches ever, the invention of scratch-proof materials, and the world’s first watch that displayed human biorhythms all the while implementing compelling color-ways and aesthetics across their offerings. In the 1970s, Certina started making watches with their own in-house automatic movements In Biel/Bienne. Today, the company continues to make timepieces with the same exceptional qualities, design attributes, and performance.
Brand: Certina
Year: 1970s
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Grey ombre dial with horizontal brushed finish and applied steel hour markers
Case Dimensions: 29.5mm W x 23mm H (excluding lugs); lug-to-lug: 28mm
Case Thickness: 9.75mm
Lug Width: 14mm
Movement: Certina in-house automatic movement
Features: Date complication, stepped dial and chapter ring
Box / Papers / Accessories: No
Condition: This watch is in great condition. There are no blemishes, marks, deteriorations, etc. on the dial. The case has been well preserved with only some minor scratches at the outer edges that are expected from regular use. The automatic movement’s timekeeping abilities are accurate and consistent with regular wear.