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  1. Olhenry56 Mar 28, 2022

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  2. Dr.Sascha Mar 28, 2022

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    That's not bad, in terms of overall value, but clearly some issues there. Main one is the dial, but it's also overpolished. You can get one in better condition for just a bit more (600 or so), and if you're very lucky, perhaps even a Kontiki (which is more collectible, fwiw) for a bit more than that (700-900).
     
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  3. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Mar 28, 2022

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    I don't think that movement is chronometer rated....
     
  4. Dr.Sascha Mar 28, 2022

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  5. watchyouwant ΩF Clairvoyant Mar 28, 2022

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    Then get a different movement picture from the seller where you can see the difference to the normal version....
     
  6. Tony C. Ωf Jury member Mar 28, 2022

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    I'll be more critical: poor value. Poor dial, incorrect crown, overpolished, etc. Find a much better example, and spend a bit more.
     
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  7. Spruce Sunburst dial fan Mar 28, 2022

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    Our tastes may differ so, taking that into account, I don’t particularly care for the style and appearance of your prospective purchase. In addition the dial is in poor condition. I’ve added a photo of yours so anyone reading this thread can see what I mean.

    upload_2022-3-28_11-7-25.jpeg

    I don’t know a lot about Eterna but, in general, the 60s/70s models have crisp and clean, uncluttered dials.

    Again a photo, of my Eternamatic 1000, to give an example

    upload_2022-3-28_11-10-25.jpeg

    I suggest that you pass on this one and change your search to Eterna 1000, Eterna 3000 and 3003 (of course there are other models) and you will find cleaner examples at lower prices (certainly on eBay).

    (I bought the one above, about 6 months ago, from a dealer in Brazil for a negotiated £120 although I think I did rather well.)
     
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  8. Olhenry56 Mar 28, 2022

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    Thanks for the information, all. And yes, I think you did very well!
     
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  10. Dr.Sascha Mar 28, 2022

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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255417746653?hash=item3b781584dd:g:YxQAAOSwLi5iIgfAPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
    A Kontiki, a bit overpolished, but still in good shape overall and I imagine you can get it for around £275-300.

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    Manually-winding Kontiki 10 in very good shape.

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    White dial.

    This search made me want more Eternas ;)
     
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  11. Dan S Mar 28, 2022

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    I'm also curious if that movement goes along with the chronometer dial. If so, the price isn't outrageous if you're specifically wanting an Eterna-metic chronometer. However, like the other people posting above I don't really like the condition personally.
     
  12. Mafkees Mar 28, 2022

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    Hard pass for me. These cases in good condition are pretty awesome, and clean Eterna-Matic dials should be crisp, I repeat -- crisp, when untouched by moisture. Here's mine in both mellow and harsh lighting conditions.
    upload_2022-3-28_20-42-27.jpeg

    upload_2022-3-28_20-44-2.jpeg

    Personally, I'd rather pay ballpark €1.000 for a sharp example than half that for a half-decent example.
     
  13. Olhenry56 Mar 28, 2022

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    Thank you all for sharing!

    Upon closer inspection, it seems that the movement of the one I linked to may have some problems, as well. Looks like it's missing a screw and looks a bit damaged at the top of the photo.[​IMG]
     
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