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Certina Jubilé gold plated manual wind wristwatch

Partially verified

According to Bonhams, this manual wind wristwatch was manufactured by Certina under the model designation Jubilé and dates to circa 1970. Offered as lot 65 in the auction 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', the watch features a gold-plated cushion-shaped case fitted with a brown textured leather strap. The dial displays a graduated champagne-to-darkened perimeter effect, simple baton hour markers, two central baton hands, and the printed or applied Certina emblem above the 'Jubilé' model script.

Front view of the Certina Jubilé gold-plated manual wind wristwatch with cushion case and textured brown strap
Front view of the Certina Jubilé gold-plated manual wind wristwatch with cushion case and textured brown strap — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Certina
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
65
Source-reported date
Circa 1970
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Auction Context

In Bonhams auction 'Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman', this timepiece was catalogued as lot 65 under the title 'Certina. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Jubilé, Circa 1970'.

The circa 1970 date is a source-reported approximation. Internal caliber references, serial numbers, and case references are not recorded in the auction listing.

Evidence for this section
  • “Lot 65”
  • “Certina. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Jubilé, Circa 1970”
  • “Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”

Case and External Details

Visual assessment shows a cushion-shaped gold-plated case fitted with a fluted winding crown at the 3 o'clock position.

Visible tarnishing or plating wear is observable on the left flank of the case. The watch is mounted on a textured brown leather or imitation leather strap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cushion-shaped gold-plated case showing visible tarnishing or plating wear on the left case flank.”
  • “Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.”
  • “Fitted to a textured brown leather or imitation leather strap.”

Dial Design and Display

The dial displays a graduated champagne-to-brown degrade finish, paired with slender baton hour markers and central baton hands.

The dial is signed 'CERTINA' with the brand logo beneath the 12 o'clock position, and 'Jubilé' is printed above the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “Graduated champagne-to-brown degrade dial with slender baton hour markers and central baton hands.”
  • “Dial signed 'CERTINA' with logo beneath 12 o'clock and 'Jubilé' printed above 6 o'clock.”

Open research questions

  • What specific caliber number and movement markings are present on the internal manual-wind movement of this Jubilé watch?
  • What reference number and serial or case markings are stamped on the interior or exterior of the case back?
  • What are the precise case dimensions (width, lug-to-lug distance, and thickness) of this cushion case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Certina Jubilé gold plated manual wind wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerCertina“Certina. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Jubilé, Circa 1970”
ModelJubilé“Jubilé, Circa 1970”
Case materialGold plated“A gold plated manual wind wristwatch”
Movement typeManual wind“manual wind wristwatch”
DateCirca 1970“Circa 1970”
Lot number65“Lot 65”
Auction titleWatches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman“Watches & Wristwatches, Collection of a European Nobleman”

Visible details

  • Cushion-shaped gold-plated case showing visible tarnishing or plating wear on the left case flank.
  • Graduated champagne-to-brown degrade dial with slender baton hour markers and central baton hands.
  • Dial signed 'CERTINA' with logo beneath 12 o'clock and 'Jubilé' printed above 6 o'clock.
  • Fitted to a textured brown leather or imitation leather strap.
  • Fluted winding crown positioned at 3 o'clock.

Research qualifications

  • Source reports movement is manual wind; movement caliber, internal markings, and case back are not visible in the provided image.
  • Case reference and serial numbers are not specified in the auction excerpt.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Certina. A gold plated manual wind wristwatch Jubilé, Circa 1970

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record d741040423

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