ETERNA-MATIC Watch Co. - "First gents automatic-family with ball-bearing rotor".
Eterna-Matic movement, one of a number of innovations by Eterna, was developed in 1948 as an improved self-winding mechanism using five strategically placed ball bearings in order to reduce friction and resistance on the oscillating weight that wound the watch. The effect was to make the movement more efficient and reduce the wear and tear on internal components.
ETERNA-MATIC
17 Jewels
Automatic
Wristwatch
This is a nice timepiece! It is a vintage Eterna-Matic automatic wristwatch dated from 1963.
It is a self-winding watch powered by an original Eterna-Matic movement, caliber Eterna 1414UD, adjusted two positions, 17 jewels, sweep second, 18,000 A/h, 48 hours power reserve, Swiss made.
Cased in a 33mm round stainless-steel case and lugs. Original Eterna-Matic signed crown.
Original silver dial (showing some age and patina) with silver Arabic Numerals, luminous dots, black minute/second track, and silver matching hands. The dial is also signed with the Eterna-Matic name and the five-dot logo (five ball bearings used in the movement).
It comes on a brown leather two-piece strap.
This watch is in very good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
ETERNA-MATIC Watch Co.
17 Jewels
Adjusted two 2 positions
Cal. 1414UD
Swiss
5012296
Case Back Markers:
Eterna Watch Co.
Swiss
Acier Inoxydable
4796596
Measurements (mm):
Case 33
Case w/Crown 36
Case Lug to Lug 40.7
Case Thickness 10.5
Lug Width 17
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
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