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Some of the latest Eterna arrival
1961 KonTiki on Gay Frères Bracelet Cal 1416UD
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As it's been a bit of an Eterna day, here's yet another KonTiki: 1961 130T on Gay Frères, Cal 1422UD. Just one of the most beautiful and best watches I own, regardless of price. Factoring in cost, it has a step on the podium. Wonderful movement (recently serviced by James Harris), gorgeous caseback, themed on an adventure story worth commemorating. Bracelet is beyond lovely.

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Beauty!

As it's been a bit of an Eterna day, here's yet another KonTiki: 1961 130T on Gay Frères, Cal 1422UD. Just one of the most beautiful and best watches I own, regardless of price. Factoring in cost, it has a step on the podium. Wonderful movement (recently serviced by James Harris), gorgeous caseback, themed on an adventure story worth commemorating. Bracelet is beyond lovely.

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Beautiful sunburst dial and very nice caseback raft emblem! Congrats! What was the price?
 
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Zdzislaw Zdzislaw
Congrats! What was the price?
Thanks for the boost! I never disclose price and it was a while ago. But there are good ones out there in the mid-high three figures range. Add a bit for the original bracelet, as it really is nice. These things are not scarce, so waiting for a good example is worthwhile. Good luck!
 
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Zdzislaw Zdzislaw
1953 Honeycomb Chronometer Cal 1414U Beautiful! Love dial!

Agree! Sadly reminds me of the one I got outbid a few weeks ago. But good to know there are more out there 😀.
 
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I'm afraid it is the very same watch 😀
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Agree! Sadly reminds me of the one I got outbid a few weeks ago. But good to know there are more out there .😀
 
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I'm afraid it is the very same watch 😀

Ouch that hurts. I call DIBS then 😀. I wouldn't have thought from the dealers pictures that the dial is actually white.
 
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I wouldn't have thought from the dealers pictures that the dial is actually white.
That realization caused me a frown or two, too. It is borderline misleading advertising.
 
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The other day someone kindly pointed out my 1931 Eterna I posted wasn't in fact an Eterna-Matic. I've come bearing a gift to make up for that 😉
This 1948 -Matic arrived the other day. The dial has seen better days but the case is phenomenal. It gives me vintage Patek vibes, frankly!
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Ouch that hurts. I call DIBS then 😀. I wouldn't have thought from the dealers pictures that the dial is actually white.
White balance on my phone isn't great, watch has a yellowish hue, as in dealer's pictures
 
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The other day someone kindly pointed out my 1931 Eterna I posted wasn't in fact an Eterna-Matic. I've come bearing a gift to make up for that 😉
This 1948 -Matic arrived the other day. The dial has seen better days but the case is phenomenal. It gives me vintage Patek vibes, frankly!
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Looove the lugs 🥰. Do they have a name? Fish lugs 😀?
 
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Looove the lugs 🥰. Do they have a name? Fish lugs 😀?
Haha, I opted for 'teardrop' lugs!
 
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Haha, I opted for 'teardrop' lugs!

Ok, you can tell that I don't work in marketing 😀. Teardrop lugs sounds way better than fish lugs. I should have proposed pisces lugs 😀
 
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New strap for my Centenaire
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Wonderful hour indices! Also perfect pumpkin pips and five balls on the glass. They don't come much better.
 
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Fresh in from Germany, this 1941 stainless steel Eterna with cal. 1034H bumper movement. Stepped bezel, bullseye dial, sword hands - chuck in all marketing lingo you want, this is stellar quality at any rate.
The glossy dial is a true eye-catcher and very dynamic. Do check out the video below in native 4K.
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This one just came in today.
Very nice condition, with its box, its buckle and a Eterna strap.
Actually my thiner watch so far. I've ordered some old press advertising for the fun of it.
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Nice look IMO, very classic, "straight" dress watch.
I've ordered a safiano blue strap to go along with it (I'll save the eternal strap 😀

Have a great day
 
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I did'nt post my last kontiki here. It's a 2nd gen
Nice!
Did these come on the "brick" GF bracelet originally?
 
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Nice!
Did these come on the "brick" GF bracelet originally?
I think so yes. But not sure.
 
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