Vintage Certina 8697, 1948

573,91 $

Art.no 0877
Basic information
Manufacturer: Certina
Model: 8697 2
Winding: Mechanical, manual
Lug width: 18 mm
Lug to lug 40 mm
Diametre excluding crown: 34 mm
Height (highest point): 12 mm
Strap length, long side 110 mm
Strap length, short side: 70 mm
Data
Year (not validated by manufacturer): 1948
Movement number: 1361904
REF.no/Case no.: 8697 2
Jewels: 15
Looks and materials
Strap material: Leather
Strap color: Grey
Case type: Snap back, 3 parts
Case material: Front case chromeplated, rear case stainless steel
Crystal material: Acrylic
Dial: Matte, black
Buckle material: Stainless steel
Movement and meassurements
Caliber: CAL 320
Average time deviation (sec / day): 5
Average amplitude (degrees): 243
Average beat error (ms): 1,4
Frequency (bph): 18000
Stated powerreserv*: 42 h
Extended information
Service, hands: Original hands**
Service, case: Cleansed case in original state**
Service dial: Dial in original state**
Service, buckle: New original Certina buckle
Service, crown: Original crown**
Service, crystal: New DPA-delux
Service strap/bracelet: New original Certina strap
Service, movement: Miniservice
Accessories
Service documents: Yes
Written estimate: No
Box: No box
Certificate: Certificate from Marcels Watch Group
Grading and assessments
Color grade dial: Top Wesselton
Damage grade dial: Flawless
Condition case: NP-DG
Overall impression: Grade AA
Warranty***: 12 months
Remark: Nicely aged dial with original lume arabic numerals and lume hands
Other
*Deviation is to be anticipated
**Originalpart mounted on the watch when purchased, no guarantee that it is factory original
***Function warranty, i.e. the functions is guaranteed to work during this time given that the watch is treated within the guidelines of treatment. In the event of outer mischief, warranty is not applicable
See https://www.marcelswatch.com/en/vintage-guide/ for grading information