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New acquisition, a Kontiki 20 with a very rare dial variation. The blue paint tend to discolour a lot, but this one hasn’t changed much so far.
 
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New acquisition, a Kontiki 20 with a very rare dial variation. The blue paint tend to discolour a lot, but this one hasn’t changed much so far.
I like it but that Super steals the show here.
 
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New acquisition, a Kontiki 20 with a very rare dial variation. The blue paint tend to discolour a lot, but this one hasn’t changed much so far.

Here’s his Tropical dial brother
 
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Here’s his Tropical dial brother
So cool to see how that blue paint deteriorates. Many blue dials of different brands from that era have the same issue. Rolex included.
 
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Thanks a lot. I took some videos of them to further illustrate my point. Note the finishing on the case and bracelets, which is astounding.

 
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Gold capped Eterna-Matic 1000 (no. 38).


Now if only I could find a bracelet like that.
 
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Gold capped Eterna-Matic 1000 (no. 38).


Now if only I could find a bracelet like that.

What size are the lugs on that one?
 
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They are 19mm.

I have one. NOS. With Eterna SS buckle. Silver lettering.
Not sure I want to sell it though. Bought 2 a long time ago.
 
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I have one. NOS. With Eterna SS buckle. Silver lettering.
Not sure I want to sell it though. Bought 2 a long time ago.
Very nice. I am always on the lookout for stuff like that.
I was however referring to this bracelet:
 
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Very nice. I am always on the lookout for stuff like that.
I was however referring to this bracelet:
Oh. You said the watch was gold capped?
 
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Oh. You said the watch was gold capped?
That's right. The same refs. were - in my experience - typically issued in gold plated, gold capped and (if the ref. was high end enough) solid gold, too.
 
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That's right. The same refs. were - in my experience - typically issued in gold plated, gold capped and (if the ref. was high end enough) solid gold, too.

I've seen that bracelet for sale, never in gold though.
 
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Very nice. I am always on the lookout for stuff like that.
I was however referring to this bracelet:

What a fine looking bracelet. It would really lift the watch to a new level.

Here's my Eterna-Matic 1000. Doesn't get much wrist time, don't know why. Maybe I should buy a few 19mm straps to rejuvenate my relationship with the watch.