Eterna Kontiki 1424 UD / 130TT
Basic Info
Listing code : KNWCS7
Brand : Eterna
Model : Kontiki
Reference number : 1424 UD / 130TT
Movement : Automatic
Case material : Steel
Bracelet material : Steel
Year of production : 1959 (Approximation)
Condition : Used (Very good)
Most Recent Servicing : May 4, 2018
Scope of delivery : Original box, no original papers
Gender : Men's watch/Unisex
Location : Germany, München
Price : 1,650
Availability : Item is in stock
Caliber
Movement : Automatic
Caliber/movement : 1424 UD
Power reserve : 36 h
Number of jewels : 21
Frequency : 18.000 A/h A/h
Case
Case material : Steel
Case diameter : 37 x 11,9 mm
Water resistance : Not water resistant
Bracelet/strap
Bracelet material : Steel
Bracelet color : Silver
Clasp : Fold clasp
Functions
Date
Other
Central seconds, Luminous hands
On offer is an eterna matic KonTiki
An always unrecognized super watch from the 1950s. The watch came onto the market around the same time as the tool watches from Rolex and Omega (comparable to the Submariner and Seamaster 300). All three were tested to 20 atmospheres of pressure. However, the KonTiki already had a quickset date function and crown protection, which came much later for the other two. The 3 watches were also comparable in price. This KonTiki cost 335 dm at the time, slightly more expensive than its two competitors.
On offer is a particularly well-preserved Eterna KonTiki from 1959 with an
exquisite silver sunburst dial. The design of the dial is also particularly beautiful and includes applied baton hour markers with luminous dots, a discreetly framed date aperture at 3 o'clock and elegant Dauphine hands with luminous inlays.
The dial is encapsulated under acrylic glass and set in stainless steel, which is in excellent condition and has clearly been meticulously cared for. This is a fantastic watch for any occasion. Both for everyday wear and perfect for more formal occasions. Rounding out the offer is a very well preserved steel bracelet from Gay Freres sa (Eterna buckle 4/59, end links g/k). This bracelet alone is priced between 600-800€.
On the case back you will find the KonTiki raft engraving, which was only engraved on the first KonTikis. This watch is quite large for the time at approx. 37 mm (oversize), but is still light and comfortable on the wrist and a fantastic addition to any collection, a watch with real character!
Case: Stainless steel, Ref.: 130TT, sn: 4.226.649
Dial: Silver (sunburst finish)
Box: original Eterna box
Papers: No
Crystal: Acrylic
Winding: Automatic
Movement type: Mechanical
Caliber:1424 ud, sn: 4.227.476
Jewels: 21
Power reserve: 48 hours
Date: Quickset
Condition: Excellent
Date of issue:1959
Width (without crown): 37mm (Oversized)
Lug width: 18mm
Strap: Steel bracelet from Gay & Freres 4/59
last service 05/2018 (watch is part of a collection and has not been worn since service, only regularly wound). Invoice from Eterna for the original spare parts is available.
