Eterna-matic fair price?

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Olhenry56

·Mar 28, 2022

Anyone have enough experience with vintage Eternas to know what a fair price for a watch like this would be? https://www.ebay.com/itm/ORIGINAL-G...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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Dr.Sascha

·Mar 28, 2022

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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watchyouwant

·Mar 28, 2022

I don't think that movement is chronometer rated....

 

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Dr.Sascha

·Mar 28, 2022

watchyouwant

I don't think that movement is chronometer rated....

It is, on some models, apparently . . . https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAG-E...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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watchyouwant

·Mar 28, 2022

Then get a different movement picture from the seller where you can see the difference to the normal version....

 

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Tony C.

·Mar 28, 2022·Ωf Jury member

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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Spruce

·Mar 28, 2022·Sunburst dial fan

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.

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

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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Olhenry56

·Mar 28, 2022

Thanks for the information, all. And yes, I think you did very well!

 

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Pianotuna

·Mar 28, 2022

This isn’t a chronometer, is from Brazil but isn’t £120, but if I was into Eternas I’d be in the market.
I have dealt with the seller btw. Totally reliable in our dealings.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-OLD...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

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Dr.Sascha

·Mar 28, 2022

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255417746653?hash=item3b781584dd:g:YxQAAOSwLi5iIgfA
A Kontiki, a bit overpolished, but still in good shape overall and I imagine you can get it for around £275-300.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274463833157?epid=22049113631&hash=item3fe751bc45:g:HB4AAOSwJSJfPCJG
Manually-winding Kontiki 10 in very good shape.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203324124224?hash=item2f570fec40:g:3XEAAOSw7pVgYMGp
White dial.

This search made me want more Eternas 😉

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Dan S

·Mar 28, 2022

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.

 

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Mafkees

·Mar 28, 2022

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.

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

 

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Olhenry56

·Mar 28, 2022

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.