1039
Eterna
Ref. 130 PTX/1
Super-Kontiki
A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with date, sweep center seconds and bracelet
Estimate
HK$50,000 - 80,000
€5,500 - 8,800
$6,400 - 10,300
Sold For
HK$68,750
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Eterna
Year
Circa 1960s
Reference No
130 PTX/1
Movement No
5’336’655
Case No
5’133’585
Model Name
Super-Kontiki
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, 21 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel bracelet, max length 190 mm.
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel deployant clasp
Dimensions
40 mm. Diameter.
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Founded by Josef Girard and Urs Schild in 1856, Eterna is a Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Grenchen. Eterna developed the first KonTiki model in 1958 to commemorate a daring expedition across the Pacific. The watch series was an instant success and became a very important milestone for the company. In 1962, Eterna developed the Super KonTiki model for professional divers. It was named “Super” because it was the most water-resistant of the Kontiki series back then. Its enlarged, easily legible luminous indexes allow divers to time decompression stops correctly during ascents. The present example, preserved in overall great condition, is a rare and fine watch for connoisseurs of vintage diver's timepieces.