This triple gold Concept 80 Eterna-Matic is in very good order indeed for a gold plated watch from 1968. Model reference 452T.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1968.
CONDITION
The Concept 80 was a forward looking line from Eterna, possibly pointing to what they thought the watch of 1980 might look like (they didn’t get that right!). Inside is the Eterna 1488K automatic movement, running at 21,600 bph and with the quick set date facility which is operated by pulling the crown outwards. The matte brushed gold plating all over this watch is very good, and the worst mark are tool slip marks on the stainless steel back. There are slight marks on the case too, but they are very minor. The bracelet is quite long and our sister website, SpareLinks.com, may have extra links if required. The bracelet has been cleaned in our ultrasonic bath. The could also be worn on a leather strap if preferred, if you would prefer to tone down the tripled gold look.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 37.0 mm
Width without crown 35.9 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 41.3 mm
Case Thickness 10.5 mm
Bracelet will fit a maximum wrist size of 202 mm. The bracelet can be sized for you if you give us your wrist size when placing the order.
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.