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Eterna KonTiki ... Just arrived ... Let’s see the OF fleet

  1. TimeODanaos May 31, 2021

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  2. hejsam May 31, 2021

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    No medallion like the other manual ones I've seen, sorry for the bad cropped photo.
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  3. TimeODanaos May 31, 2021

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    Thanks - that is a nice watch you have. :thumbsup:
     
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  4. hejsam May 31, 2021

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    Thank you, the condition is flawless :)

    I’m looking out for an original GF-bracelet, anyone know if its the same bracelet and ends for both cases (this smaller 34.5mm and the larger 36.5mm)?
     
  5. WestCoastTime May 31, 2021

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    This is to represent the 5 ball bearing automatic winding rotor.

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    Image from timeandtidewatches.com

    Other manufactures had implemented central rotor driven automatic winding mechanisms, but Eterna was the first to develop the ball bearing supported winding rotor, hence providing superior winding efficiency.

    Eterna had been around for a long time before the 5 bearing rotor, but this innovation became iconic for the brand & was eventually adopted as the company logo.
     
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  6. Mafkees Jun 8, 2021

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    Eterna is my favorite brand and their Kontiki one of my favorite models. It tops my current wish list. Thanks for the inspiring read and pics in this topic!
     
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  7. flqt-9000 Jun 8, 2021

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    My last purchase, directly from the first and only owner:

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  8. hejsam Jun 16, 2021

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    A bit better bracelet, at least an Gay Freres and from the correct year but a Tissot and not Eterna.
    Looks okey but original ends fits a bit better, still looking out for an original Kontiki bracelet!
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  9. favroom Aug 15, 2023

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    Thanks!
    With this description, I was able to move two links to the other side of the bracelet. Now it fits with the clasp nicely in the middle.[​IMG]
     
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  10. Anthony Lane Feb 8, 2024

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    What do you think of this? Just worked out a deal with the seller. Crown isn’t signed with the 5 dots, but it looks pretty damn good otherwise. I love the black dial and date wheel—not very common. Maybe a little polishing on the case, but lugs still have nice lines. GF bracelet looks stretched, but I can deal with that.

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  11. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Feb 8, 2024

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    Crown is correct.
     
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  12. Anthony Lane Feb 8, 2024

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    I appreciate the knowledge
     
  13. Fish70 Feb 8, 2024

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    I owned this one 20 years ago.

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  14. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Feb 9, 2024

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    Just perfect. Congrats!
     
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  15. pitpro Likes the game. Feb 27, 2024

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    Very nice Jumbo Second Iteration of Kontiki, 1960, on
    ebay right now with original bracelet.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/326030377180Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
     
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  16. Shabbaz Feb 27, 2024

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    My kontiki is coming back from service tomorrow! ::psy::
     
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  17. Gav1967 Tend not to fret too much Feb 28, 2024

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    Congratulations! That's a Beaut

    That has just reminded me I ought to get my simple Kontiki 20 out and wear it. It doesn't get enough wrist time

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  18. arturo7 Feb 28, 2024

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    That is gorgeous...

    Dibs!
     
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