With an unusual and quite large for the time square case, this Eterna-Matic 2000 Centenaire will appeal to many collectors.  Model reference 465T.

HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?

From the serial number on the movement we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1967.  This was the first year of the calibre 1480K production.

CONDITION

The first Centenaire watches from Eterna came out on the companies 100th anniversary, unsurprisingly.  But in 1961 they launched a second generation, often called Centenaire 61, and there were various models going right into the seventies.  They were always high specification, and this is no exception.  You have a quite big three piece case, with the movement coming out via the front.  the middle section of the case holds the movement and the third piece locks the three sections together – an expensive but good solution.  The case is 40 micron gold plated, twice of four times as thick as most gold plated watches, and that helps explain why it still looks good today.  The movement is all working well, including the pull to set quick set date, and there is a service mark inside the case from 2019 but we do not have any further details on that.  The dial is very clean, helped by the secure case design no doubt.  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  35.4 mm

Width without crown  32.4 mm

Between lugs  20 mm

Lug to lug length  40.8 mm

Case Thickness  11.1 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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