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Rare
This si one of the rarest eternas that I have, maybe a 1930-40 watch with an amazing salmon color dial, original. It's funny to read the back case because it says things like: " impermeable" "water proof" "staybrite steel" and "amortiseur de chocs"
Unfortunately the strap is not original but the buckle. Besides, the dial is pristine and obviously original with no repair.
Someone knows why in that time the size of the case was smaller? This is a 34
mm case.
Unfortunately the strap is not original but the buckle. Besides, the dial is pristine and obviously original with no repair.
Someone knows why in that time the size of the case was smaller? This is a 34
mm case.
34 mm was a pretty common size for that time, and watches were not less nice. ;)
That one is top top top...
I like everything in it.The case, the lugs, the dial, of course. Not sure about the hands, though, but hey, you have a superb watch. Really superb.
Best,
Nicolas
Yeah
Thanks Nico, yes it is a superb watch. Actually is incredible how good the dial and hands look. I forget to say that the crown is also original and great!
Thanks to you guys to let me share my eternas collection.
Best regards!
Thanks to you guys to let me share my eternas collection.
Best regards!
No end to your Eterna collection :)
You do not fail to surprise and amaze 
Are they generally popular in your area or are you a single handed ambassador?
Are they generally popular in your area or are you a single handed ambassador?
Thank you
I think I'm a single ambassador of Eterna because here are not very common. I've to tell you that I'm an Eterna hunter and I buy them where I can find them.
Best regards
Best regards
Don't you think
It's an amazing dial? the thing that honestly surprise me is the very good general condition the watch have!
Best regards alex
Best regards alex
Eterna
Hello,
I hope that you do not mind me being straightforward, but I have a fairly large Eterna collection, and believe that the dial on the one that you have shown is either a genuine replacement dial, or (more likely) a redial.
I say that for two main reasons. First, and like most other manufacturers, when Eterna used luminous material in the hands of a watch, the material would also typically be used on the dial as well. I cannot recall having ever owned, or even seen an original example that did not follow this rule. Perhaps there were a small number of exceptions, but I would need to see some other examples to be convinced.
Secondly, the easiest way to detect a possible lack of dial originality on a vintage watch is to note a clear disparity in condition with that of other parts of the watch. In the watch that you have shown, the hands have oxidized significantly, and so the the dial, in contrast, appears to be suspiciously well preserved. The crown is also a replacement, further adding to the dissonance of such a well-preserved dial.
Finally, as the eternal-matic movement was first introduced in 1948, the dial could not possibly have been original to an earlier watch. If the case or movement actually date to anytime earlier than 1948, then the possibility of dial originality can be completely ruled out.
Regards,
Tony C.
This message has been edited by Tony C. on 2016-05-10 14:16:34
Tony
I think all that you just write it's correct, seems logical to me. Thank you so much to let me know more about this fascinating world of watches.
This is exactly what I want for a forum like this. Just please tell me more about the crown because I really don't understand the whole explanation.
I'll try to find more (and exact) information about this watch.
Besides that I really appreciate your comment and yo don't have to apologize. Wellcome Tony.
Best regards.
This is exactly what I want for a forum like this. Just please tell me more about the crown because I really don't understand the whole explanation.
I'll try to find more (and exact) information about this watch.
Besides that I really appreciate your comment and yo don't have to apologize. Wellcome Tony.
Best regards.
Details...
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your understanding, and I am happy that you are eager to learn more. For me, one of the greatest joys of collecting vintage watches is that it is an ongoing learning experience. I have been collecting for around 25 years, and still regularly learn new things about different brands and models.
Here are a few of my Eternas. Some are manual-wind, but the first and third from the left, and the far right are all automatics from the '40s and '50s. Typically these models featured rounded crowns, and not the type seen on yours, which appears to be a replacement crown from a later period.
The following individual photos will probably be even more helpful. The first two show the typical crown used on the early automatics. The third photo shows a different style used on later eterna-matics.
Regards,
Tony This message has been edited by Tony C. on 2016-05-10 17:14:38
Thank you for your understanding, and I am happy that you are eager to learn more. For me, one of the greatest joys of collecting vintage watches is that it is an ongoing learning experience. I have been collecting for around 25 years, and still regularly learn new things about different brands and models.
Here are a few of my Eternas. Some are manual-wind, but the first and third from the left, and the far right are all automatics from the '40s and '50s. Typically these models featured rounded crowns, and not the type seen on yours, which appears to be a replacement crown from a later period.
The following individual photos will probably be even more helpful. The first two show the typical crown used on the early automatics. The third photo shows a different style used on later eterna-matics.
Regards,
Tony
Tony...
Your Eterna vintage collection it's just amazing. Thanks a lot for sharing it. It's curious but true, your watch in the second image it's just great, I have the same model. It's funny don you thing? Because it's also a very rare timepiece. I'll post the pic of mines and you'll see.
Thanks again, sincerely
Alex
Thanks again, sincerely
Alex
Collection
Thank you, Alex. I appreciate your kind words, and perhaps I will post more of them sometime. I look forward to seeing more of yours as well.
Regards,
Tony C.
Turler!!!!
Great Tony, just great! It will be a pleasure to see your Eterna collection!
Wonderful!!
Never mind if the dial is original or not. The result is very appealing.
It's amazing that the diameter is "just" 34mm. It looks larger on your wrist and above all very harmonious.
All the best, Thomas
The result is very appealing. It's amazing that the diameter is "just" 34mm. It looks larger on your wrist and above all very harmonious.
All the best, Thomas
Yes and no.
I fully agree that the owner should enjoy the watch. At the same time, however, misrepresentations can mislead less experienced (or sophisticated) collectors, and for that reason alone I believe that it is useful, if not important to point them out.
Regards,
Tony C.
Regards,
Tony C.
This message has been edited by Tony C. on 2016-05-10 15:52:42
This message has been edited by Tony C. on 2016-05-10 15:52:58 This message has been edited by Tony C. on 2016-05-10 15:53:13
All the best...
for you too, Thomas. I agree it's a beautiful watch I love it. But one always are trying to find a complete and original pieces.
Thanks a lot.
Thanks a lot.