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Gents Eterna Wrist Watch, 1966
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Gents Eterna Wrist Watch, 1966

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents Eterna wrist watch, 1966.

The watch has a 17-jewel calibre 1408U hand-winding movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the Eterna name, and it has the serial number 5,323,084 which dates it back to 1966.

The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just a scratch to the back of the watch. The screw-on case back is signed to the inside with the Eterna Watch Company name. The back of the watch has a long service inscription from Aero Zipp Fasteners.

The lens is in lovely condition (some natural light reflection showing in the photos).

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds hand and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1960s Eterna Wrist Watch to the 1960s.

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SA1202530
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Description
Gents Eterna wrist watch, 1966.

The watch has a 17-jewel calibre 1408U hand-winding movement which is working nicely.

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The movement is signed with the Eterna name, and it has the serial number 5,323,084 which dates it back to 1966.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents Eterna Wrist Watch, 1966

The watch measures 35mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just a scratch to the back of the watch. The screw-on case back is signed to the inside with the Eterna Watch Company name. The back of the watch has a long service inscription from Aero Zipp Fasteners.

fig 2. A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap.
fig 2. Gents Eterna Wrist Watch, 1966

The lens is in lovely condition (some natural light reflection showing in the photos).

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds hand and outer minute markers.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1960s Eterna Wrist Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1202530
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap.

Gents Eterna Wrist Watch, 1966

Archive II A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap. View V
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Telephone 01386 750 238
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap.
Gents Eterna wrist watch, 1966
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A 1966 gents Eterna wrist watch featuring a circular silver-tone case, champagne dial with baton hour markers, and a textured brown leather strap.
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1960s Swiss dress watches are defined by slim profile cases, clear minimalist dials, slender hands, and simple baton hour indices. Mid-century horology focused on functional elegance, precision mechanical engineering, and clean geometric proportions.

Mid-twentieth-century wristwatches typically feature stainless steel or gold-plated cases, acrylic crystals, and brass movement plates. Dials were often finished with sunburst brushed metal and fitted to natural leather or woven steel straps.

Authentic timepieces feature precise manufacturer markings on the dial, inside the case back, and stamped onto the mechanical movement calibre. Signatures such as Swiss Made or T Swiss T appear at the bottom edge of the dial to indicate tritium luminescence.

A mid-century dress watch complements tailored suits, crisp formal shirts, and smart casual knitwear. The neutral metallic case and classic leather strap integrate easily with contemporary wardrobes without overpowering the outfit.

Mechanical watches require professional servicing every three to five years to clean and lubricate the movement components. Keep timepieces away from water, moisture, and strong magnetic fields, and store them in a dry, temperature-controlled environment.
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