Eterna Super Kontiki RARE DATEDIAL'S

Eterna Super Kontiki Vintage Third Generation

Basic Info Listing code : MQ52K3 Brand : Eterna Model : Super Kontiki Reference number : Rare Date Automatic Black Dial Military Diver's Watch Movement : Automatic Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1968 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Netherlands, Amsterdam Price : 2,250 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 40 x 42 mm Dial : Black Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Many iconic timepieces have been closely associated with expeditions, especially in the tool watch category – from the highest mountain accents to the deepest depths of the ocean even into outer space the need for accurate timekeeping has always been a top priority. The 1947 KonTiki expedition was not about setting records, it was a trek by raft from South America to the Polynesian Islands to establish indigenous Polynesians are descendants of South America and not from Central Asia. The guide of the expedition wore an Eterna on his wrist and in 1958, Eterna selected the KonTiki designation for its most rugged line in tribute to Thor Heyerdahl’s odyssey. Since 1962, there’s also the Super KonTiki, a professional edition with rotating bezel made to dive in deep salty waters. This bezel function was explained in Eterna advertisements and required manual setting of the triangle marker in line with the minute hand upon reaching the final dive depth. The diver then had until the minute hand hits their respective depth to stay immersed before returning to the surface. The case measures 40mm. The case back has the lovely Thor Heyerdahl Kontiki medal. The black dial features gilt printed text and zinc-sulphide tritium lume. The dial shows wear as can be seen on the pictures. Automatic movement with quick-set date feature.
This watch is fitted with a new black suede strap.