ETERNA KONTIKI 130 TT | 37MM | 1960’S | STEEL

THE STORY

Eterna is an under the radar brand that has over time developed a cult following.  The Eterna Watch company was founded in the watchmaking town of Grenchen, Switzerland in 1856 by Josef Girard and Urs Schild as “Dr. Girard & Schild”.  In 1905 with co founder Urs son Theodore at them helm, the company changed it’s name to Eterna.  Some of their more notable achievements included the first watch built entirely in house in the 1870’s, a patent for the worlds first wrist alarm clock filed in 1908, and the 1947 introduction of the “Kon-Tiki”, a tribute to Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s journey across the Pacific ocean on a hand built raft.

THE WATCH

A lovely Eterna KonTiki gents watch in stainless steel dating to the early 1960’s.  This watch features a 37mm case excluding the original signed crown.  This watch displays modest wear throughout, although the silver dial has been immaculately preserved.  The original, factory finished dial features a radial brush pattern with applied silver indices and tritium luminous compound.  Silver baton hour, minute and seconds hands are original to the watch.  Date window at 3 o’clock.  Gold case back medallion features the KonTiki raft at sail.

The original Eterna 1424 UD automatic movement is in excellent condition, running well and keeping time.  Service history on this watch is unknown.

This Eterna KonTiki watch will be delivered on a high quality vintage JB Champion bracelet.

*Due to the sensitive nature of vintage watches, this watch should be treated as though not water resistant, even if marked as being so.

BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

Each Stetz & Co. timepiece includes a 7 day inspection period during which the watch can be returned for any reason.  In addition the functionality of every watch is guaranteed for 30 days.