Here it is!
The style is probably not really to my taste, however the condition and finishing are impeccable. Does anyone have more info on these models, like a vintage ad or catalogue or something? I'm very curious to details like retail price at the time.
Also, do you reckon this bezel is 18k gold?
Well, not long after parting with my last Centenaire Chronometer.. this one is on its way to me..
For reference, I found these online - not identical but both have the “old” Centenaire script. The gold one is up for auction in a few days..
https://gevrilgroup.com/eterna-watches/
https://www.cortrie.de/watches/wris...he-50s?back=/information/search&q=Reco&start=
I intend to reach out to Eterna on this one.. will see if they have any info on it.
I intend to reach out to Eterna on this one.. will see if they have any info on it.
My guess is the watch had an Eterna sticker on the caseback
and the paper part fell off years ago leaving the glue.
Well, it arrived, and I’m very pleased. There’s a scratch on the dial near 3 and a few very minor scratches on the case.. otherwise it appears to be NOSish. Look at those lugs!
My questions:
1) Any way the crown is original? I haven’t seen this style on this case before but judging by the overall original condition, how the movement is close to untouched, etc., I would not be surprised if it’s original.
2) Think the croc strap is original?
3) Caseback sticker probably isn’t original, right? I plan to remove it and probably put a new one on.
I intend to reach out to Eterna on this one.. will see if they have any info on it.
I believe the buckle to be of later make ('70s approx.). The earlier ones should look like this, with the buckle applied instead of engraved:
