Eterna - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XII Hong Kong Saturday, June 5, 2021 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Eterna
    Year: Circa 1970
    Reference No: 130 FTP-4
    Movement No: 5’957’518
    Case No: 5’637’711
    Model Name: Super-Kontiki
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1489K, 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Gay Frères bracelet, endlinks stamped “KR”, max length 190mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Eterna and Gay Frères deployant clasp stamped “4.70”
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by an Eterna presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Initially launched in 1958, the Eterna Kontiki was one of the most important models released by the firm to commemorate the great voyage of the “Kon-Tiki” expedition from Peru to Polynesia. In 1960, the firm launched the Super Kontiki, an upgraded model from its very first example with an enhanced dive-focus design featuring a larger 40mm diameter case and a depth rating of 600 feet below sea level.

    The present Eterna Super-Kontiki belongs to one of the later series ref. 130 FTP-4 from the late 1960s. Preserved in excellent condition, the present timepiece was most probably only worn a handful of times. Boasting a nice and clean case with a flawless dial that has aged harmoniously over the years is a superb example of the firm’s flagship model. Fitted with its original Gay Frères bracelet, the present timepiece is simply a stunning example fit for discerned collectors of diver’s wristwatches.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 130 FTP-4
A fine, well-preserved and rare stainless steel diver's wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet and presentation box

Circa 1970
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$15,500 - 31,000 
€1,700-3,300
$2,000-4,000

Sold for HK$81,900

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Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XII

Hong Kong Auctions 5-6 June 2021