This New Old Stock (NOS) Eterna-Matic 1000 is still on the original blue strap, and has the box too. Appears unworn! Model reference 138 FT.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the serial number on the case back we can accurately date this watch to being made in 1970.
CONDITION
Eterna watches are normally good value for money, but the opportunity to get a New Old Stock watch like this isn’t commonplace at all. This is a chance to get an unworn watch from Eterna from a time where they were at their peak. All we have done is check the watch is performing correctly, fitted a new case back seal and clean the residue of the of the case back sticker off. The dial is perfect, which is not always the case even with NOS watches are the lume can affect the paint on the dial. The movement is the automatic Eterna 1489 K, and the movements are what Eterna are best known for (ETA was an ETernA company). This also has quick set date, operated by pulling the crown outwards until the right date is showing. The acrylic has a few very slight marks but is the original, showing the five ball bearing logo of Eterna in the centre.
This watch will be supplied with the original presentation box, and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 36.9 mm
Width without crown 34.1mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 39.2 mm
Case Thickness 10.6 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.