It is for this reason that eterna enlisted the help of experienced diver and watch expert, jason heaton, for a real life test of its eterna superkontiki chronograph and lady kontiki diver. Eterna mens kontiki diver limited edition automatic watch 129178501422. Discover a large selection of eterna kontiki watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Book depository libri con spedizione gratuita in tutto il mondo. The eterna matic movement was not just an important invention in the companys history, but also represents a groundbreaking step in the evolution of the entire watch industry. Like our page and subscribe for more videos from timescape. Eterna kontiki gent dive watch handson oct 11, 2017 by benjamin lowry eterna, swiss watch manufactures since 1856, have in recent years followed an industry wide trend by complimenting their modern collection with heritage reissue pieces, which combine current watchmaking technology with historic design concepts. Limited edition kontiki bronze manufacture from eterna. Online shopping from a great selection at watches store.
Heaton chose bonaire in the netherlands antilles for this extensive test that would take him on over 18 dives over a. Eterna heritage 1948 for her womens automatic diamond watch 30mm silver face with date and sapphire crystal stainless steel band swiss made ladies luxury dress watch 2956. Kontiki divers 7 seas is your prime padi 5 star dive center for scuba diving, padi open water course, advanced dive courses, whale shark diving, wreck diving, dive safaris, beach resort accommodation, budget rooms, jet skis watersports and much more. One of the newest pieces in the eterna collection, the mens kontiki diver wrist watch is inspired by thor heyerdahls legendary expedition.
Eterna launches the new kontiki lady after a 23year break. For others, its the adventuring spirit of the1947 eterna kontiki diver used by thor heyerdahl that wins their heart. Testing at every stage of development helps guarantee the full functionality of our timepieces. Eterna kontiki gent dive watch handson ablogtowatch. These mens watches are often wider with larger faces for an eyecatching appearance. The new eterna kontiki diver gent bronze manufacture limited edition sets sail. The kontiki diver pulls styling cues from the kontiki line of watches, using triangular. Eterna affirms its ties with one of the most significant anthropological expeditions of. Eterna kontiki stainless steel case mens wristwatches. Super kontiki 1973, fitted with a fabulous mesh bracelet featuring a divers extension, is the.
Eterna perpetuating the kontiki legend trends and style. Keep track of your schedule with an eterna kontiki stainless steel case mens watch. The ehi seal is awarded after successful testing by the ehi retail institute, a scientific. Also the movement differ from 1424d to 1489, although they do not seem very different in size 1424 is 0. Eterna eternity gent automatic watch, sw 2001, grey, 40mm, 2700. Eterna kontiki diver gent bronze first class watches blog.
Constructed with scratchresistant designs, they are less likely to get damaged by any accidental drops. Eterna limited edition bronze manufacture automatic diver wrist watch limited to 300 pieces. Automatic inhouse movement 3902a 44mm bronze case w unidirectional. Eterna mens kontiki diver 44mm silicone band automatic watch 129041891418. Eternamatic kontiki automatic anno 1961 collectors. A bronze watch, particularly a diving watch, deserves a test under reallife conditions. Invicta mens 8926ob pro diver stainless steel automatic watch with link bracelet. The eterna kontiki diver a serious new entrant in the dive watch. The hour rim on the white dial switches between raised arabic numerals 3, 6 and 9, diamond markers and a triangular marker at 12 bearing the understated eterna logo. If theyd make a kontiki in 40mm, id be all over it. Baselworld release 2017 limited to 300 pieces commemorates the 70th thor heyerdah kontiki expedition across the pacific ocean. Eterna matic became the new name for all automatic watches produced by eterna.
Eterna mens kontiki black dial black rubber automatic watch 7740. For example, the super kontiki diver watches with a rotating bezel. It was first shown at baselworld 2005 as a concept watch and now it is ready for series production. A year after the relaunch of the lady kontiki collection, eterna presents the quartz version of the lady diver. Mens eterna limited edition heritage military automatic watch 1939. Mens kontiki diver 44mm silicone band automatic watch 129041891418. While it does usher in some cost saving specifics versus the bronze model, theres a lot of value for the money in this watch. Swiss eterna decided to return to the roots of the kontiki a bit by producing a relatively simple but easytounderstandandwear super kontiki dive watch with a large tonneaushaped case and powered by a sourced swiss sellita caliber. Eterna special edition 1856 skeleton mens mechanical watch 42mm silver open face with second hand and sapphire crystal brown braided leather band swiss made luxury watch 7000. For sale is this eterna kontiki diver reference number 1290. So it was off to the caribbean to conduct some field testing on one of the 300 kontiki bronze watches by eterna. Pays homage to the 70th anniversary of thor heyerdahls legendary kontiki expedition across the.
The first generation did not have a screw down crown, but a pullout quick set for the date. I must confess to being emotionally attached to eterna s kontiki line since i acknowledged it existed, because in my youth i read thor heyerdahls book on his 1947 saga across the pacific on a primitive balsa raft christened kontiki, god of sun just to prove an anthropological point of view. The hinged watch face on eterna s kontiki diver watch isnt just a gimmick. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Eterna lady kontiki diver automatic watch sw 2001 38mm 20 atm special ed. I hope the watch stands the test of time and the brands reputation. Eterna kontiki manufacture bronze dive watch handson. In the mean time, this one was just delivered from germany. Ive tried to contact eterna for more info, but their website and me does not communicate very well. This is no ordinary diver s watch but rather a tool for pros. Mens eterna kontiki automatic dive wrist watch spring 2018.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Buy eterna kontiki bronze diver and other wrist watches at. Eterna kontiki lady diver quartz baselworld worldtempus. Mens kontiki diver limited edition automatic watch 129178501422. It made me proud to offer a limited edition eterna heritage super kontiki 1973 watch for the war of baselworld 2016 to members of the ablogtowatch. Eterna kontiki all prices for eterna kontiki watches on. Eterna watches have marked the 70th anniversary of thor heyerdahls legendary kontiki expedition with a superb new limited edition timepiece and for the very first time it has been manufcatured out of bronze.
The kontiki expedition will forever be in the brands dna, as thor heyerdahl and crew wore eternas on their 1947 voyage from peru to polynesia on a balsa wood raft. Bnib bronze diver eterna kontiki limited edition 0 ltd 200m from authorized dealer. Eterna lady kontiki diver special edition baselworld. Eterna special edition 1856 skeleton mens mechanical watch 42mm grey open face with second hand and sapphire crystal black braided leather band swiss made luxury watch 7000. Buy eterna mens kontiki diver limited edition 44mm leather band metal case automatic watch 129178501422 and other wrist watches at. In my case, and because a book on thor heyerdahls epic journey captured my imagination.
Eterna kontiki diver gent automatic watch sw 200 44mm steel bracelet black. I have my grandad eterna matic 300 seven day watch here it is all 9k bracelet and 18k face. Eterna kontiki stainless steel case mens wristwatches ebay. Also the one im considering would need to go in for repairs as the crown has seperated from the stem, has anyone heard of this happening before. I think it is very rare and cannot find anyone to help me discover more about it. Get the best deals on eterna kontiki wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Eterna kontiki bronze manufacture limited to 300 pieces. Had and flipped several, including the 4 hands and a 1973 kontiki le, both of them were too big on my small wrist. Gents eterna kontiki automatic dive wrist watch collection spring 2018 duration. Eterna affirms its ties with one of the most significant anthropological expeditions of modern times, as the kontiki collection celebrates its 55th anniversary this year with a new version and a new calibre. Hello, i have seen two case references for early eterna super kontiki diver s watches. But i want to know if it is worth reparing and servicing to sell to a collector. So it was off to the caribbean to conduct some field.
Eterna mens kontiki diver 44mm blue silicone band steel case automatic analog watch 129041891418. Eterna the essential kontiki date trends and style. Bnib bronze diver eterna kontiki limited edition 0. Artena mens quartz watch with grey dial analogue display and silver stainless steel bracelet 2520. Anyway, longines didnt make it into the history books as the brand of the watches worn by the kontiki crew. Numerous innovations in case construction, such as the hinged lid mechanism and the sealing system, unique in the watch industry. The kontiki diver model range was released in 2018 at basel. Does anyone know how to tell if a eterna kontiki pro diver watch, eta 2897, limited edition, 1594. The limitededition eterna kontiki manufacture bronze debuted here might be similar at a glance to the nonlimited new kontiki diver gent, but it is different in just about. A t baselworld 2017, eterna debuted a new limitededition version of an also new collection of kontiki dive watches for the 70th anniversary of the famed ocean adventure of thor heyerdahl on the craft called the kontiki. The lady kontiki diver is powered by the selfwinding sellita sw200 calibre which fuels a 38hour power reserve as well as the time and date functions. Then there are those for whom the 1967 lip nautic ski according to the companys website, the first 200 m watch with an inner underglass rotating bezel for safety is the classic diver.
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