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Ted1858
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Hi folks,
I'm considering purchasing this Eternamatic. It is a 35mm case with a 1249TC movement. I am curious of opinions on originality of the dial, mainly just because of how clean and bright the white is.

Thanks in advance!

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hejsam
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Dial looks good to me, that is a nice piece and I love these cases. I have a similar manual one:
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Whats the asking price?
 
Tony C.
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Absolutely original, and the watch appears to be a nice, honest example.
 
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hejsam hejsam
Dial looks good to me, that is a nice piece and I love these cases. I have a similar manual one:
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Whats the asking price?

Thanks for the quick feedback. I like the case design as well (the lugs are cool). I'd prefer if there were some arabic numerals like yours but I'm a sucker for these. I can get it for $380.
 
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Thanks Tony and Standy as well. You guys are quick!!
 
LesXL
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I'm always sceptic on those "to clean to be true" dials with "old/rusted" (not sure what is a proper term) hands...

As a personal preference, I'd rather for something like the below which has a nice patina (personal point of view) and a honest description of the state of the watch. At least, one can make a well-thought decision.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/eterna-matic-1950s.119414/
 
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LesXL LesXL
I'm always sceptic on those "to clean to be true" dials with "old/rusted" (not sure what is a proper term) hands...

As a personal preference, I'd rather for something like the below which has a nice patina (personal point of view) and a honest description of the state of the watch. At least, one can make a well-thought decision.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/eterna-matic-1950s.119414/

I would like to know the size of the one for sale here in your link...
 
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Ted1858 Ted1858
Thanks for the quick feedback. I like the case design as well (the lugs are cool). I'd prefer if there were some arabic numerals like yours but I'm a sucker for these. I can get it for $380.
Yes I also prefer the numerals and I also prefer the early manual models over the Eterna-Matic.
But can’t argue with the condition of that one, that is a fair price IMO! 😀
 
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STANDY STANDY
I would like to know the size of the one for sale here in your link...
Feel free to ask the seller, my friend
 
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LesXL LesXL
I'm always sceptic on those "to clean to be true" dials with "old/rusted" (not sure what is a proper term) hands...

As a personal preference, I'd rather for something like the below which has a nice patina (personal point of view) and a honest description of the state of the watch. At least, one can make a well-thought decision.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/eterna-matic-1950s.119414/

That was the point that had me questioning: if the dial is so clean, should the hands be in better shape?
 
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LesXL LesXL
I'm always sceptic on those "to clean to be true" dials with "old/rusted" (not sure what is a proper term) hands...

As a personal preference, I'd rather for something like the below which has a nice patina (personal point of view) and a honest description of the state of the watch. At least, one can make a well-thought decision.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/eterna-matic-1950s.119414/
Nah, 225€ for a pretty bad dial and boring cased Eterna-Matic that needs service?
380$ for the above is a way better purchase!
 
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hejsam hejsam
Nah, 225€ for a pretty bad dial and boring cased Eterna-Matic that needs service?
380$ for the above is a way better purchase!
I hear you, the boring is purely a question of preference, but I get your point.
 
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LesXL LesXL
I'm always sceptic on those "to clean to be true" dials with "old/rusted" (not sure what is a proper term) hands...

"Corroded" hands. This dial is 100% original, and it is not uncommon, depending on the alloys employed, to see hands degrade to a much greater degree than the dials.
 
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Ted1858 Ted1858
That was the point that had me questioning: if the dial is so clean, should the hands be in better shape?

No - see above.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
"Corroded" hands. This dial is 100% original, and it is not uncommon, depending on the alloys employed, to see hands degrade to a much greater degree than the dials.
I yield my time 😀
 
Tony C.
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I yield my time

To be clear, your general concern, or skepticism, is healthy! A dial that appears too clean, and is inconsistent with other parts of a watch, should be treated with caution.

I just happen to know vintage ETERNA very well, and so assessing this one was easy.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
"Corroded" hands. This dial is 100% original, and it is not uncommon, depending on the alloys employed, to see hands degrade to a much greater degree than the dials.

Tony speaketh the Truth. Consider that the metal is much more exposed and often very thin pieces of metal, this makes perfect sense. I've had a number of watches showing the same pattern of degradation.
 
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Tony C. Tony C.
To be clear, your general concern, or skepticism, is healthy! A dial that appears too clean, and is inconsistent with other parts of a watch, should be treated with caution.

I just happen to know vintage ETERNA very well, and so assessing this one was easy.
Thank you, and this is the value of such forum and discussion. To exchange, and to learn, surely for me.

Congrats to the OP on his new watch!
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