The KonTiki range were Eterna’s sportier models, and were named after the KonTiki raft that sailed from South America to the Polynesian islands in 1947.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1966.
CONDITION
Lots of the KonTiki range are divers watches. and fetch thousands of pounds. This is a simpler watch but is still more sporty than dressy thanks to the stainless steel case – think of this like a Rolex Explorer rather than a Submariner and you get the right idea. The case is unpolished with a few marks and inside is the in house calibre 1408U movement. This is keeping time, but the amplitude is low and will want a service if you are wearing the watch often – the watch is priced lower to allow you to pay for a service if you decide to have it done. The dial is all original, as are the tritium hands. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.5 mm
Width without crown 34.1 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 42.2 mm
Case Thickness 11.7 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.
