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First post - barn find Eterna Kontiki 1958

  1. Dan S Sep 3, 2019

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    Very large suburb of Denver. Not what I imagined when you said "backwater", but yes, it's not particularly upscale.
     
  2. aginoz Sep 3, 2019

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    Appreciate the interest - NFS at this stage.
     
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  3. 63TR4 Sep 3, 2019

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    Now THAT is how to make an introduction! Great find and welcome to the forums!
     
  4. aginoz Sep 3, 2019

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    Any place that produces interesting pieces works for me. Have loupe - will travel.
     
  5. Dan S Sep 3, 2019

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    I will definitely keep that in mind. :thumbsup:
     
  6. aginoz Sep 3, 2019

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    Ok but for now Lakewood is mine
     
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  7. Dan S Sep 3, 2019

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    I was actually referring to the part where you were offering to perform house calls to find interesting watches. ;)
     
  8. 105012 Sep 3, 2019

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    I'm sure we've all stopped at back water second hand shops with high hopes, so nice to see it can pay off sometimes! Congrats!
     
  9. maanu Sep 4, 2019

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    Congratulations!!! It’s beautiful.
     
  10. rob#1 Sep 4, 2019

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    Congrats - it’s a stunner :thumbsup:
     
  11. Professor Sep 4, 2019

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    On a clear night if you listen closely off in the distance can you faintly hear Ned Beatty squealing like a pig ?
     
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  12. aginoz Sep 4, 2019

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    To be fair to Lakewood - the sound of banjos is rarely heard and Ned would have to get a hefty appearance fee to turn up.
     
  13. aginoz Sep 4, 2019

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    House calls? Gladly. Draw the line at partially collapsed barns where grandaddy allegedly stored “watch stuff”. Although now that I’m thinking about it ...
     
  14. Waltesefalcon Sep 13, 2019

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    Wow, that is outstanding!
     
  15. Waltesefalcon Sep 13, 2019

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    Last time I was there Lakewood was right outside of Denver, it is in no way a backwater.
     
  16. aginoz Sep 15, 2019

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    Denver is booming and, mostly, for the right reasons. Lakewood is not going to be on anyone’s “must visit” list anytime soon.
     
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  17. mrs_LA Sep 17, 2019

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    Wow, what a find. That dial is as perfect as it can be! Congrats
     
  18. MCC Sep 17, 2019

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    That is a great looking watch!
     
  19. aginoz Sep 17, 2019

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    Thanks for the kind words. The dial is killer - figuratively and literally. The amount of radium on the markers means that wearing it is a bad idea. I’m not normally into safe queens and wear everything I own, but this is going to be the exception.
     
  20. WatchCheck Dec 30, 2019

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    First post as well. :)

    Has anyone come across this version of the Eterna Kontiki with a silver dial and date from circa 1958. This one is all original with Gay Freres bracelet and original crystal. It has the 1422UD automatic movement in it which is very clean. The case is in very good condition as well. I haven't been able to find another silver dial version anywhere. 3b5c8893-23ae-4022-a720-ecc2dd1ccf4b.jpg 4a932fb0-d8da-4a24-820a-9fe3de24155b.jpg 152c6eab-ea80-4efb-bfe0-989259cbb7d9.jpg 8174bd74-234c-4e7c-b991-9ba59318888e.jpg b784cb8a-55fd-4adf-99e9-2e75168b887e.jpg bf7170cb-cdd7-4966-b2bd-82eade4b3eb4.jpg d40de2f9-8d38-4a6e-b0f6-8b458f09f5d2.jpg e66a1667-5a8d-4dc0-895b-e7f4d13e0f39.jpg Eterna 1422UD 1958.JPG , so I suspect it might be quite rare.