Description: Eterna Matic Super KonTiki Limited Edition 50 Years KonTiki Automatic Watch 499 piecesFor the 50th anniversary of the Norwegian archaeologist's feat (1997), Eterna developed this Super KonTiki in a limited edition of 499 pieces.Eterna Super KonTiki n. 445/499 - please see photos.Aprox.40 mm steel case, sapphire glass cover and rotating bezel. ETA 2824-2 caliber movement. This movement also equips the Tudor by Rolex "Black Bay" and the "Ranger Heritage", both with great success.25 rubies - 38 hour power reserve - water resistant. 300m (not tested).Very good stainless steel bracelet, signed, with double folding clasp. Width: 19 mm - for wrists up to 18.5 cm in circumference.Eterna Super Kontiki Chronometer 300M (Eternamatic) - Dating from 1997, this Eterna Super Kontiki is supplied on the original stainless steel bracelet (with butterfly deployment clasp, which works very well). . The crown screws down fully, with plenty of crisp turns; the bezel turns nicely and securely. Eterna-Matic Super Kon-Tiki Chronometer 300M 40mm X 12.8mm ETA 2824-2 Chronometer certified Signed screw down crown, signed and stamped back, sapphire crystal Water resistant 300 meters (not tested).HISTORY The history of this timepiece begins long before its introduction on the market and precisely on 28 April 1947 when the Norwegian archaeologist Thor Heyerdahl left Callao (Peru) with a boat (which today we would probably define as a raft) built by local populations in balsa: this type of boat was used by the Inca populations in pre-Columbian times.The aim of this undertaking was to demonstrate how the populations of South America could, in pre-Columbian times, have colonized Polynesia even with the modest means at their disposal.The raft involved in this exploration was named Kon-Tiki (in the Inca language he was the God of the sun).On the wrist of the Norwegian archaeologist (author, in the following decades of other exploits similar to this one) there was an Eterna watch created specifically for this undertaking (the only concession, together with a sextant, to the attempt to use equipment available only at the time of the Inca civilization).Only in the following decade, following the celebrations for the centenary of the Swiss company, was the first Eterna KonTiki introduced on the market in 1958.After the classic Kontiki, Eterna introduced the Super Kontiki to the market, also equipped with a water resistance of up to 20 atmospheres (therefore 200 meters) but which was characterized by the presence of a rotating bezel.Dear buyer, don't miss the opportunity to buy this rare vintage piece in excellent condition. Take the opportunity to discover our rarities for sale here on eBay and, if you are interested in a specific brand or piece, consult me about our collection of more than 300 vintage pieces (manual winding, automatic, wrist, pocket, gold and silver case).
Price: 1749 USD
Location: Santos, SP
End Time: 2024-08-19T16:12:13.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Eterna
Department: Men
Type: Wristwatch
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Model: Eterna Kontiki
Features: Limited Edition
Display: Analog
