Vintage Oversize Eterna- something a little different!

HairspringHarry · Oct 9, 2019

Hi folks
Picked up this 38mm cal 852 stainless steel Eterna today. Have attempted to find out a little more but all I get when I Google the info is a different model called the 'Majetek' issued to the Czech air force. Can't find much on this though. Its a heavy large watch with a nicely aged dial but any more info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
HH

ConElPueblo · Oct 9, 2019

One of our Scandinavian members is pretty well versed in these, but can't remember if it was @Northernman or someone else.

Tony C. · Oct 9, 2019

I own a few of these (one soon to be offered for sale). It is a caliber 852S (sub-second versions are 852). Movement dates to around 1955. These came in a few different case styles, and many dial variations. 38mm is one of the larger examples, though I have seen even larger.

Not a military watch, of course, though the dial has a bit of that "style".

These were relatively inexpensive a few years ago, but no more.

Nice watch!

HairspringHarry · Oct 9, 2019

Okay thanks for the info, they look super smart on the wrist!

Northernman · Oct 9, 2019

ConElPueblo
One of our Scandinavian members is pretty well versed in these, but can't remember if it was @Northernman or someone else.

I do share love for the Eterna brand, but I am no expert.
The Majetek, as referred to, was one of the more famous models with the 852s caliber.
Due to the size of the movement itself (14-ligne/31.6mm diameter), cases will need to be relatively large. Combined with a very good technical design, this makes it very interesting from a collectors point of view.
Your example looks great! Congrats!👍

Dan S · Oct 10, 2019

This is the Czech pilot "Majetek" mentioned above. The issued examples have the crossed-swords stamped on the lug and an issue number on the case-back.

Vintage Oversize Eterna- something a little different!

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