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From what I noticed on that same blog
"Certina EA is the trade name for a new imported watch line. Illinois Watch Case Co., manufacturer of Elgin American powder boxes, cigarette cases, lighters, costume jewelry and sideboards, has announced the introduction of the Certina EA watch line.
As already mentioned, the IWCCo distributed various articles under the name "Elgin American". Furthermore, an entry in the "Catalog of Copyright Entries" of 1952 reads: "Illinois Watch Case Company, d.b.a. (doing business as) Elgin American; thus d.b.a. Certina Watches. It can therefore be assumed that the abbreviation "EA" in the brand name also stood for "Elgin American".
One movement, two watches: Breilting Duograph Ref 766 / Certina EA Split Seconds Ref 5826.
In the marvelous world of Split Seconds Chronographs, you basically have those who are powered by the Valjoux 55 movement ( see Minerva, for example ) and those who house a Venus 185, such as these two, the Breitling Duograph 766 and the Certina EA. The B...
What a pair of beauties.
I had no idea the Certina split second existed. I remember years ago I handled a PAM147 with Venus 185. It was an amazing watch.
The movement
Not really. I have had it serviced, but it works well. Is this a movement that generally has problems? If so, I wasn't aware of that - but of course, it is quite complicated and not only an older design, but the movement itself is vintage.
From what I noticed on that same blog
"Certina EA is the trade name for a new imported watch line. Illinois Watch Case Co., manufacturer of Elgin American powder boxes, cigarette cases, lighters, costume jewelry and sideboards, has announced the introduction of the Certina EA watch line. As a...
So this is a play on words as I understand
with EA standing for both "Elgin American" and "Elegant and Accurate"