Eterna W. Co. – “BUILT ON TRADITION, DRIVEN BY INNOVATION, INSPIRED BY EMOTIONS”

Since 1856, Eterna is synonymous with timepieces of the highest quality, with Swiss watchmaking tradition, and with an outstanding spirit of innovation. Since the beginning and even until today, Eterna is still characterised by this ingenious creativity. With not doubt, Eterna has enriched and revolutionized the art of watchmaking.

On November 7, 1856, Josef Girard (a physician, and Urs Schild, a schoolteacher) set a movement-blank workshop named “Dr. Girard & Schild” to manufactur high-quality mechanical timepieces born of traditional craftsmanship. Some decades later, the workshop was renamed “Eterna” and by the 1889s, the name Eterna appeared on a watch dial for the first time.

Over its more than 150 years, numerous major developments have emerged from Eterna’s workshops. Today, Eterna collections still reflect the brand's respect for tradition, in addition to Eterna's commitment to pioneering new designs and movement technologies.

1944 ETERNA
WWII Military
Wristwatch
 
Triple signed by ETERNA: Dial – Movement & Case! This is rare timepiece from the WWII era! It is a vintage Eterna military wristwatch dated from 1944.
 
It is a manual-wind watch powered by an original in house made Eterna movement, caliber 520H, sub-second, 15 jewels, 42 hours power reserve and 18,000 A/h. – The caliber Eterna 520H was the first Eterna caliber for gent’s wristwatches.
 
It is cased in a 34mm round case and Swiss made stainless-steel case back, signed by Eterna as well.
 
Black dial with luminous Arabic Numerals, minute/second track, and luminous hands. The sub-second is located at 6 o’clock. The dial is also signed with the Eterna name.
 
It comes with a brand-new green Nato one-piece strap.

This watch is still in good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!
 
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement:
ETERNA
3061036

Case Back Markings:
Eterna Watch Co.
SWSS
BREVET
FONDACIER
INOXYDABLE

D2966422

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 34
Case Diameter with Crown 37
Case Lug to Lug 43
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.

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Thank you for looking!

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