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  1. Dgercp Feb 12, 2016

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    am considering this 1930's Eterna and wondering if the bridge is incorrect? It is not signed (but movement is) and seems different color than the other movement parts?

    Thanks.
     
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  2. Skrotis Feb 12, 2016

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    serial number says 1939 and i don't belive Eterna signed the bridges on the valjoux movements at this time.
    is the back case hold on place by 4 screws?
    The color change on the bridge looks strange in a waterproof case.
     
  3. Dgercp Feb 12, 2016

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    Thanks for the quick reply, yes 4 screws.

    Would the color change dissuade you from getting the watch?
     
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  4. Skrotis Feb 12, 2016

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    I like Eternas so the bridge is not a big problem for me,there are some problems whit this watch but its 75 years old!
    i don't have the knowledge to say whats ok and not ok.
    i owned a couple of this model but never whit this type of dial and hands and i wouldn't be surprised if this dial comes from a non waterproof case but this is only speculation, the crown looks like the tube is wrong and the pushers are replaced to.
    did you find it in Austria?
    i like the look and sice of this watch but the only thing that counts is the price. its a rare watch that wasn't produced in big numbers.
    Still use one as a daily watch.
     
  5. Skrotis Feb 12, 2016

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    Found a bad photo on the iPad on my daily beater image.jpg
     
  6. Dgercp Feb 12, 2016

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    Cool, really appreciate your help. I am getting it from someone in the Neatherlands, but not sure where he got it from.
    Hopefully we can come to terms. I understand it is a cal 703.
    I love your "beater".
     
  7. Skrotis Feb 12, 2016

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    belive cal 703 is a val 22 and if the price is ok you have a watch that you will love, please check internet for your dial in this case.
    im were happy whit my beater and glad you liked it.

    best