The Centenaire 61 was a slim automatic watch showing off Eterna-Matic’s latest high end movement.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number hallmark on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1962.  The original Centenaire watches were launched on Eterna’s 100th year in 1956, but this model was launched five years later (hence 61 on the dial) and ran for three years.  There are also Centenaire 71 models.

CONDITION

These models always are popular, as they combine high quality movements, great horological heritage and are still affordable to many.  The movement is the in house Eterna 1428U, which was briefly the thinnest automatic movement in the World (Piaget then took that honour, but at a much higher price point).  The 21 jewel version here also has fine screw adjustment on the regulator, and is beautifully finished in a way that modern watches under £1,000 would struggle to match.  The case is gold capped, so a thin layer of gold is fitted over the top.  This method is much thicker than plating, and helps explain why the case still looks as good as it does sixty plus years on.   The silver dial is original and just has the hint of patina to show for it, and it is view through the signed acrylic crystal.  The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.  The left hand lugs are drilled to make strap changing easy.

This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.

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​SIZE

Width with crown  34.9 mm

Width without crown  34.7 mm

Between lugs  18 mm

Lug to lug length  41.9 mm

Case Thickness  8.5 mm

All sizes are approximate.  The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.

Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses.  If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries.  Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us.   Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.

From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon.  By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.

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