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·A beautiful example of an early Eterna-Matic with the calibre 1248 U that came out in 1949 and was years ahead of any other automatic watch of the time, including Rolex!
Serviced in 2017 and performing well.
Stainless steel case.
Crown signed with the Eterna Symbol
Red tipped second hand is a nice touch!
A little about the company....
Eterna is one of the greatest watch manufactures ever to have existed! Their innovations have been felt by the entire watch industry. Arguably they had the best automatic movement on the market in the 1950’s.
If ever there was an appropriately named watch company, Eterna is just that! With the benefit of hindsight, it’s apparent the vast horological lineage descended from this single company bequeathed an eternal legacy to watchmaking. Eterna’s influence on both technological innovation and the Swiss watchmaking industry can hardly be overstated.
Founded in Grenchen in 1856, the company initially was named Dr. Girard & Schild, specializing in ébauche (unfinished watch movements). By 1866 Joseph Girard had parted ways with the company and Urs Schild modernized the production process, ultimately expanding to manufacture of fully assembled watches. When his brother Adolph Schild joined the company, its name was changed to Schild Fréres & Company.
After Urs Shild’s death in 1888, his sons Max and Theodore took over the company. The “Eterna” name first appeared shortly thereafter, initially only on dials of a new watch collection introduced in 1890. By 1906, however, the company’s name had changed to Eterna-Werke, Gebrüder Schild & Co.
I am asking $499, plus $20 for continental US shipping.
Will ship to other locations if the buyer is willing to pay the additional costs over $20.
Omega Forum Private Watch Sales references: https://omegaforums.net/search/16309940/?q=pnwyankee&o=date&c[node]=10
My eBay feedback is 475 feedback ratings: 100% positive
Thanks OF for the space.
Pictures....
Included: only watch and leather strap ( other items shown in pictures are not included, if interested please inquire )
Serviced in 2017 and performing well.
Stainless steel case.
Crown signed with the Eterna Symbol
Red tipped second hand is a nice touch!
A little about the company....
Eterna is one of the greatest watch manufactures ever to have existed! Their innovations have been felt by the entire watch industry. Arguably they had the best automatic movement on the market in the 1950’s.
If ever there was an appropriately named watch company, Eterna is just that! With the benefit of hindsight, it’s apparent the vast horological lineage descended from this single company bequeathed an eternal legacy to watchmaking. Eterna’s influence on both technological innovation and the Swiss watchmaking industry can hardly be overstated.
Founded in Grenchen in 1856, the company initially was named Dr. Girard & Schild, specializing in ébauche (unfinished watch movements). By 1866 Joseph Girard had parted ways with the company and Urs Schild modernized the production process, ultimately expanding to manufacture of fully assembled watches. When his brother Adolph Schild joined the company, its name was changed to Schild Fréres & Company.
After Urs Shild’s death in 1888, his sons Max and Theodore took over the company. The “Eterna” name first appeared shortly thereafter, initially only on dials of a new watch collection introduced in 1890. By 1906, however, the company’s name had changed to Eterna-Werke, Gebrüder Schild & Co.
I am asking $499, plus $20 for continental US shipping.
Will ship to other locations if the buyer is willing to pay the additional costs over $20.
Omega Forum Private Watch Sales references: https://omegaforums.net/search/16309940/?q=pnwyankee&o=date&c[node]=10
My eBay feedback is 475 feedback ratings: 100% positive
Thanks OF for the space.
Pictures....
Included: only watch and leather strap ( other items shown in pictures are not included, if interested please inquire )
