Eterna - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN Hong Kong Monday, November 26, 2018 | Phillips
  • 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.

  • 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.

1039

Ref. 130 PTX/1
A fine and rare stainless steel wristwatch with date, sweep center seconds and bracelet

Circa 1960s
40 mm. Diameter.
Case, dial and movement signed.

Estimate
HK$50,000 - 80,000 
€5,500-8,800
$6,400-10,300

Sold for HK$68,750

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018