My first Eterna: An early 60’s Eterna Matic Kontiki 130TT

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Anthony Lane

·Feb 15, 2024

This baby landed today. What a stunning watch for the $750 I paid. I feel it's worth well above that.

This version is 37mm and has a dial reminiscent of a vinyl record with concentric circles. It’s really something. The original—stretched—Gay Frères bracelet is fantastic. And how about that Kontiki medallion? You can still see the thatching on the roof! I’m very happy to have added this my collection.

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BumperJB

·Feb 15, 2024

Anthony Lane

This baby landed today. What a stunning watch. This version is 37mm and has a dial reminiscent of a vinyl record with concentric circles. It’s really something. The original—stretched—Gay Frères bracelet is fantastic. I’m very happy to have added this my collection.

Very nice! About to what year would you date it?

 

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Anthony Lane

·Feb 15, 2024

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Very nice! About to what year would you date it?

Good question. I see there's a serial number on the caseback that reads "5167092". I don't know how to decipher Eterna serials, but that could be 1965 or 1961. Anyone else care to chime in?

 

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Tony C.

·Feb 15, 2024·Ωf Jury member

Classic watches, and generally undervalued in the market. Black dial variations are not very common, either.

Congrats!

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X350 XJR

·Feb 15, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Cool dial.

 

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BumperJB

·Feb 15, 2024

Anthony Lane

Good question. I see there's a serial number on the caseback that reads "5167092". I don't know how to decipher Eterna serials, but that could be 1965 or 1961. Anyone else care to chime in?

Based on the case serial number it appears to be a1965 or 1966 but as others have noted to be more accurate the movement serial number is also needed.

 

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TimeODanaos

·Feb 15, 2024

Have a look also inside the clasp: if it's GF (which it is), you might see a little date mark, in the format e.g. "6/65".
I love these - you did great.

 

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Anthony Lane

·Feb 15, 2024

Checked the bracelet and it’s stamped 4 66. Thanks for that tip!

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 15, 2024·Vintage Omega Aficionado

My no date 1964 says hello.

 

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Waltesefalcon

·Feb 15, 2024

These are great watches. My 68 says hi.

 

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Dr.Sascha

·Feb 16, 2024

Great pickup, especially with the GF bracelet!

 

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bardamu

·Feb 16, 2024

Nice addition! I like very much the black date window.
Congrats 😀

 

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Anthony Lane

·Feb 19, 2024

Thanks guys—the GF is great. Had to remove a link, which wasn't as tough as initially expected. Fits so well.