CERTINA MAYFAIR AUTOMATIC WATCH CA. 1960
€ 350.00
In 1888, the brothers Adolf and Alfred Kurth set up their own watch production facility in the Swiss town of Grenchen. In this idyllic setting, at the foot of the Jura Mountains between Solothurn and Biel, the two brothers and their three employees worked in an annex to the family home. Their business quickly proved to be successful. In the following years, they undertook several expansions and hired new staff.
In 1906, the Kurth brothers launched a brand for their own watches: "Grana", the abbreviation of "Granacus", which is the Latin name of Grenchen. The quality of this timepiece was immediately acclaimed and earned it several awards. In the 1920s, Erwin and Hans, the sons of Alfred Kurth, joined the company and brought it through the world economic crisis.
During the 1930s, the company increasingly used the name Certina, and for good reason: it is easy to pronounce in any language and comes from the Latin word "certus", which means "trustworthy". The brand name was officially registered in 1939, and in 1949 it became the sole brand name.
Very nice Certina watch from the late 60s.
This is a high-end ladies' version equipped with an automatic movement and date display. The model is entitled "Mayfair," in reference to the fashionable district of west-central London, popular with celebrities and the art world.
The 20-micron gold-plated case is typical of the period. The dial is pearl grey with raised gold hour-markers. The caseback is in stainless steel.
This model is equipped with a Swiss-made calibre 17-211 automatic mechanism.
The crown is embossed with the Certina logo. New genuine crocodile leather strap.
The set is in very clean condition. This is a superb piece, very elegant and chic to wear.
Manufacturer: Certina
Model: Mayfair
Catalogue number: N/C
Year: Circa 1966
Materials: Metal
Dimensions: Width 26 mm Height 24 mm
Caliber: Automatic
Box/paper: no
