It's real and has a rare dial and hand setup compared to other models. There is a IDF issued one in a book I have that had orange accents on the dial and the sweep hand was orange and said it was a special order for the IDF but even books can be wrong yours does not have that so maybe for the civilian market.
I’m looking to buy it, but I have not found pictures or additional info about this specific version .
Thats all !
I have seen that model before, here is one example: https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels...c-kontiki-super-diver-automatic-men-1960-1969
The one you are considering is a bad example. Overpolished and the bracelet is stretched out.
Here is a little info on my watch funny thing the watch in this blog is mine got it from the guy who got it on Ebay when it was for sale and talked about in this blog.
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/holy-grail-eterna-super-kontiki-idf-watch-available/
Awesome, thanks for sending. I have a Scubapro 500 which wears very similarly to the Eterna.
If you hunt for military watches, you should look on eBay at the Scubapro 500 issued by the Norwegian military. Might be a good add to your collection. Cheers mate.
For my above Eternamatic, I noted the movement and case numbers do not match. The movement is a 35xxxxx number and the case is earlier with a 34xxxxx. Does this mean the movement and case were not originally together?
For my above Eternamatic, I noted the movement and case numbers do not match. The movement is a 35xxxxx number and the case is earlier with a 34xxxxx. Does this mean the movement and case were not originally together?
I'm still waiting for my Centenaire 61, full restoration will take 4-6 months.
That long? It's been 4 months on July 12, I hope pretty soon!
I've tried loading pics prior to resto but I'm getting some kind of error message. Well...
Could somebody tell me why that long for restoration???
Thanks!
As long as they are within a few years of each other, it's generally considered ok. I believe they were made, and numbered, separately ... and then assembled.
Was wondering if anyone could tell me if all vintage Kontiki's have a serial number on the caseback and on the movement?
I have a Kontiki from early 60's with a very worn caseback with serial numbers engraved, considering a NOS caseback with no serial numbers, does this pose a problem??
Thanks.
From a collector's standpoint that would be a mistake, basically replacing an original part with a service part. However, it's your watch and you should do what makes you happy. Just hang onto the original case-back for re-sale purposes.
As far as I know, all Eternas from the era we are discussing have both movement serial and case numbers. Speaking from first-hand experience, all of the Eternas I have owned, from the 1940s through the early 1970s, have both serial and movement numbers, including multiple Kontikis. However, I have not owned a 130T.
