Eterna Oversized Chronograph in Steel

CIRCA: 1950s
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 38 mm in diameter
DIAL: Opaline white with luminous Arabic hour markers, seconds track in black.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Light tan leather strap
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/2 to 7-3/4 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time and chronograph
CALIBER: Valjoux 72

Despite the fact that Eterna became famous for its Kontiki line of waterproof watches in the 1950s, chronographs from this brand are extremely rare. The present example features an oversized case with beautifully aged luminous material on the dial and waterproof pump pushers. the Valjoux 72 movement exhibits Eterna’s high level of finishing as does the watch overall.  A truly lovely example.