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Gents Eterna Matic Automatic Wrist Watch, 1956
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
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Gents Eterna Matic Automatic Wrist Watch, 1956

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents Eterna Matic automatic wrist watch, 1956.

The watch has a calibre 1488U automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 4,092,474 which dates it back to 1956.

The watch measures 32.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just minor marking to the back.

The lens is in lovely condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds hand and a date display (an early form of quickset date where the hands are repeatedly turned backwards and forwards between 12 midnight and 8pm). A nice even tropical finish.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Declaration

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this 1950s Eterna Matic Watch to the 1950s.

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Description
Gents Eterna Matic automatic wrist watch, 1956.

The watch has a calibre 1488U automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed and it has the serial number 4,092,474 which dates it back to 1956.

fig 1. A 1950s Eterna-Matic gents wrist watch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone hour markers, date aperture, and a brown leather strap.
fig 1. Gents Eterna Matic Automatic Wrist Watch, 1956

The watch measures 32.5mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and it is in lovely condition, just minor marking to the back.

The lens is in lovely condition.

fig 2. A 1950s Eterna-Matic gents wrist watch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone hour markers, date aperture, and a brown leather strap.
fig 2. Gents Eterna Matic Automatic Wrist Watch, 1956

The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, centre seconds hand and a date display (an early form of quickset date where the hands are repeatedly turned backwards and forwards between 12 midnight and 8pm). A nice even tropical finish.

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 1950s Eterna Matic Watch to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228229
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 1950s Eterna-Matic gents wrist watch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone hour markers, date aperture, and a brown leather strap.

Gents Eterna Matic automatic wrist watch, 1956

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A 1950s Eterna-Matic gents wrist watch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone hour markers, date aperture, and a brown leather strap.
Gents Eterna Matic automatic wrist watch, 1956
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A 1950s Eterna-Matic gents wrist watch featuring a champagne dial, gold-tone hour markers, date aperture, and a brown leather strap.
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Introduced in the late 1940s, Eterna-Matic timepieces featured a ball-bearing mounted rotor system designed to reduce friction in automatic movements. This technological advancement increased winding efficiency and became a standard design configuration for self-winding wristwatches.

Mid-century Swiss watches commonly featured stainless steel, gold-plated, or solid gold cases paired with acrylic crystals. Dials were routinely crafted from brass with metallic plating and fitted with leather wrist straps.

Authentic models feature the signature five-ball bearing symbol on the dial, matching brand markings on the movement, and Swiss-made signatures near the bottom of the dial face. Serial numbers stamped on the movement or case back correspond to specific mid-century production years.

A mid-century wristwatch with a metallic dial and brown leather strap complements tailored business attire as well as smart casual wear. Neutral strap tones allow the piece to align naturally with modern leather belts and footwear.

Mechanical timepieces require professional servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years to clean, re-grease, and calibrate the internal mechanism. Direct exposure to water, high humidity, and strong magnetic fields should be avoided.
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