Eterna

[Baptistman]

Has anyone experienced the brand "Eterna." Next to Rolex, this was my favourite brand, but sadly the brand has suffered greatky in my opinion
any info or insite would be interesting

[JJ Irani]

A Google search on "ETERNAMATIC" should yield some lucrative results, Jon.

A friend of mine had a "Kon-Tiki" and I was very impressed with the finish and looks of that watch. Even the multi-linked, flat-linked bracelet was superb.

It is a handsome looking sports watch. Sadly, it seems to have just faded away.

Here ya go....click on this link: http://www.iorio.com/watch/eternamatic/eternamatic.html

[Baptistman]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

A Google search on "ETERNAMATIC" should yield some lucrative results, Jon.

A friend of mine had a "Kon-Tiki" and I was very impressed with the finish and looks of that watch. Even the multi-linked, flat-linked bracelet was superb.

It is a handsome looking sports watch. Sadly, it seems to have just faded away.

Here ya go....click on this link: http://www.iorio.com/watch/eternamatic/eternamatic.html

Thanks

[padi56]

Eterna watch company quite a old respected company like a lot of the
Swiss watch industry almost disappeared in the quartz revolution.But
production of Schild Ebauches, kept them going though this difficult time

1856 November 7, Dr. Josef Girard and schoolteacher Urs Schild create the company that later became known as Eterna.


1906 The founding of Fabrique Eterna, Schild Frères & Co. The Eterna name, used previously on the dials, becomes part of the company name.

1914 Eterna presents the first wristwatch with an alarm at the Swiss national Exhibition.

1926 The first watch-cigarette lighter. Each time the flame was ignited, the watch was wound up.

1930 The smallest volume-production Baguette wristwatch with its ‘baguette’ movement is launched and enjoys great popularity with the ladies.

1931 The manufacture of the first alarm clock with an 8-day movement.

1932 Theodor Schild divides Eterna into two distinct companies:
1. Eterna SA for the manufacture of precision watches.
2. ETA SA for the production of movement blanks.

1947 One of the first sports watches, the Eterna Kon Tiki, is used by the crew of Thor Heyerdahl’s balsa boat Kon Tiki, in the 97 day 7,600 kilometre Pacific crossing.

1948 Creation of the Eterna-Matic. For the first time ball bearings were used to mount the rotor onto a movement with automatic winding.
The five ball bearings of the Eterna-Matic becomes the symbolic trademark for Eterna.

1956 In celebration of the brand’s 100th anniversary, the highly successful ‘extra slim’ Centenaire wristwatch collection is introduced.

1958 The first volume-produced Eterna-Matic Kon Tiki sports watch is launched.

1962 The Eterna-Matic 3000 at 3.4 mm thick becomes the slimmest automatic wristwatch,now think JLC or Piaget has that honour.

1970 The introduction of the Eterna Sonic, the brand’s first electronic wristwatch not a quartz,eclectic motor to supply power instead of normal spring,and to give a sweep second hand.

1976 The Eterna Royal Quartz Kon Tiki, with date and water-resistance to 100 metres,becomes the slimmest quartz watch in the world.

1979 The Eterna Linea Quartz Squelette at 1.5 mm is the slimmest quartz watch ever produced.


1980 ETA and Eterna set the absolute record with the Eterna Linea Museum at just 0.98 mm thick. Eterna awarded the Grand Prix de l’Excellence Européenne.


1981 Launch of the Eterna CXXV

1984 The PCW group takes over Eterna SA.

1986 With the Eterna Galaxis – ‘Poetry in blue’ – the brand penetrates the luxury watch segment.

1994 The renaissance of the classic Kon Tiki sports watch.

1995 F.A. Porsche takes over Eterna SA.
The new Pininfarina models from Eterna are introduced. 1935 and Art Deco models.

2004 The revolutionary Porsche Design Indicator, a chronograph with combined mechanical- digital chronometer display, is launched at Basel-World.
Source Swiss watches though the ages

[Baptistman]

Thanks for info, as I said, pity the company lost its way in my opinion

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Baptistman

Thanks for info, as I said, pity the company lost its way in my opinion

Agree but now produceing some interesting new models,but now Just
a small cog in the big wheel.

[dman]

I have handled a Kon-Tiki in person, that baby had a great feeling to it.

Padi - I am "Eterna"-ly greatful for the information.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Avalon

Padi - I am"Eterna"-ly greatful for the information.

And I am Eterna"-ly happy to help.

[dman]

To Padi and Earl, BOO

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by dman

To Padi and Earl, BOO

To Daren,

Add in front of the BOO and you have...



(BOOBS!)

[dman]

JJ, that would be behind the BOO and again we are back to the booty.

[padi56]

Nice TattooJJ.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by padi56

Nice TattooJJ.

You actually noticed that, Padi?

[PHILIPC]

Have just purchased a minty Eterna Cambridge...any history or background to this model would be welcome. My Eterna Kontiki 300m has now replaced my Rolex GMT Mk1, now safe in my deposit box, with box, Rolex srvice papers and velum purchase certificate from Mr James Dowling!! himself......!!!

[c1wang]

Dear friends,
I have a Eterna-Matic watch. On the back on the metal rim, there is a string of numbers 561.2171.22 MS then a fish sign. Do these mean anything? I got it on 1998 and did not save the box for the matching pair of watches.

Also, I would like to know if a watch winder does any good to it? If so, any suggestions? Thank you very much!

Sincerely,
Wendy Wang
San Jose, California
USA

[FTX I]

Love vintage Eterna.

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Love vintage Eterna.

Great piece, Flavio! I’m a big fan of the vintage ones as well. This one of mine is almost as old as this thread.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Great piece, Flavio! I’m a big fan of the vintage ones as well. This one of mine is almost as old as this thread.

Wow. Fantastic my friend

[Vixie]

Hi, I've got a very slim quartz Eterna 1984. The seal has never been good and I thought water had gotten in... (battery replacement hadn't helped) looking at this photo it looks ok, but doesn't work....what do you think? Are there any UK well priced specialists please?
One repairer said they'd swap the movement for something else... but reading your great piece about these watches, I now want it repair it....!
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