Eterna Matic

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That’s a stunner! Thise markers are fantastic!

Thanks very much! In addition to looking cool, those markers really sparkle in the light.
 
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Thanks very much! In addition to looking cool, those markers really sparkle in the light.

Yes, due to the way the markers are shaped, they play with the light really nice!
 
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It’s raining here and an Instagram post (I’ve got time on my hands ) showed a pretty Eterna movement, so I checked mine out.




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Early solid gold 37mm Kontiki
Amazing, never seen there kontikis in solid gold before.

What year is that?
 
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Amazing, never seen there kontikis in solid gold before.

What year is that?
They're out there. Not many though.
433xxxxxxxx So probably like 1960.


 
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They're out there. Not many though.
433xxxxxxxx So probably like 1960.


Yeah like finding a unicorn in the wild, some people say they are out there but you will never actually see them 😉

What does the backside look like?
 
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Yeah like finding a unicorn in the wild, some people say they are out there but you will never actually see them 😉

What does the backside look like?
Raft engraving, very faint Must have
Endured a polish or just wrist wear on the gold.
Has a sticker on it that I can’t replace right now so can’t remove it
 
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Yeah like finding a unicorn in the wild, some people say they are out there but you will never actually see them 😉

What does the backside look like?

something to hunt for 📖
 
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Hi all!
I have this little vintage eterna from I believe the early 50’ that doesn’t get any wrist time so I’m thinking of selling it. I cannot find any info on what reference it is though to « advertise » it accordingly.
Manual wound, radium lume…
Any ideas on where I should look for infos?
Thanks!

 
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Hi all!
I have this little vintage eterna from I believe the early 50’ that doesn’t get any wrist time so I’m thinking of selling it. I cannot find any info on what reference it is though to « advertise » it accordingly.
Manual wound, radium lume…
Any ideas on where I should look for infos?
Thanks!

Hi!
Nice Eterna. I am sorry I can not help much with reference. The movement is a cal 520. From the serial number (appears to be in the 38xxxxx range) it dates to 1954.

GLWS!😉

Cheers!
 
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If you write "black gilt dial with intact radium lume" + diameter it should find a new owner.
For me a really nice watch!
 
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Thanks!
It’s actually a 3.68M, so more from 52
Surprisingly, the serial stamped on the outer caseback slightly differs from the one on the movement
 
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It's a nice watch @Dsplash (although I'm not sure why it's on the "Matic" thread) - you'll have no trouble selling that.
Why are you surprised that the case serial and movement serial are slightly different?
 
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I've been on somewhat of a winning streak with new arrivals, lately. My so-manieth Eterna, welcome to the family!


It is kind of chonky, compared to my 34mm Kontiki, but I feel it wears just right. Worn yet sharp, which is just how I like it, for I hate putting the first scratches on a mint watch. I am very pleased with this one.
Better pics to come.
 
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The way this dial handles sunlight!

That's stunning! Love the case design and the markers, a lovely time only Eterna. Which caliber has got?
 
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Surprisingly, the serial stamped on the outer caseback slightly differs from the one on the movement

They are not meant to match, but hopefully they are within a few years of each other.