The project is supported by the bill and melinda gates foundation, stanford university, and the national institutes of health. Bar none, my favorite new watch for 2010 from eterna is this wonderful heritage rerelease model of the classic super kontiki from 1973. Only 1500 of these chronometer kontiki models were made worldwide. Eterna matic kontiki 1958 chronometer, rare only 1500. The movement runs at a fast beat rate of 21600 half beats per hour the faster the beat rate.
Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures, and the 2012 dramatized feature film nominated for the academy award for best foreign language film. The case was built for an exceptional robustness and stands out by having the kontiki icon cast on its back case. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. The eterna kontiki has for more than half a century demonstrated exemplary toughness, water resistance and precision on the wrist of countless other adventurers.
He set out from the peruvian coast heading for the polynesian atoll. Gold will be explosive, unlike anything weve seen says canadas billionaire frank giustra duration. A timehonored luxury brand timescape is proud to feature the luxury swiss brand of eterna, with a 150 year illustrious history in watchmaking that proves its innovation and prowess in horology. 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. Discover a large selection of eterna kontiki watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Eterna is a browserbased game with a purpose, developed by scientists at carnegie mellon university and stanford university, that engages users to solve puzzles related to the folding of rna molecules. Since 1856, eterna has manufactured highquality mechanical timepieces born of traditional craftsmanship. Eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 eterna watch. It is a shame that most vintage watch lovers likely have never held one in their hands. Discover a large selection of eterna watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Eterna watches all prices for eterna watches on chrono24. Unfollow eterna kontiki to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Eterna kontiki all prices for eterna kontiki watches on. The crew on the kontiki raft all wore eterna kontiki watches.
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. I am a watch collector and i have owned this since 2002. The allure of military watches idf eterna kontiki super. Eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 all prices for. While the very first kontiki is exceptional, it is admittedly not a dive focused watch beyond the 20atmosphere water resistance rating. First introduced in 1960, eterna s super kontiki was designed to be and offered as a true diving watch doing so to an extent that few other manufacturers of the time could match. Eternamatic kontiki automatic anno 1961 collectors. Discover a large selection of eterna super kontiki watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
Eterna the essential kontiki date trends and style. Eterna seems to have realized that the super kontiki watch is a valuable character in the brands dna and is bringing the famed dive watch. There are a few very small marks on the bottom of the lugs because i mostly wore on a. That same year, eterna introduced a watch that will become a classic of the grenchen watchmaker, the kontiki. Find great deals on ebay for eterna matic kontiki super and eterna matic kontiki diver. This is a late 1990s eterna matic kontiki 1958 chronometer with 18ct yellow gold bezel. Eterna kontiki 1958 kontiki was the name of the balsawood raft used by the norwegian explore thor heyerdahl, as he together with his crew crossed the pacific in 1947. The history behind the norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl and his kontiki expedition back in 1947 gave the name for the watch. While the new and older version of the watch have some differences, the character of. Following the ballbearing mounted rotor innovation, eterna kept improving its automatic movement, first miniaturising it so that it could function also in ladies watches of much smaller sizes, then making it slimmer. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. Online shopping from a great selection at watches store.
Over its more than 150 years of existence, numerous major developments have emerged from the companys workshops, each one the next step in their long heritage for horological excellence. Eterna super kontiki all prices for eterna super kontiki. Prior funders include the national science foundation. The kontiki 10 model was introduced by eterna in early 1968 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the first eterna kontiki in 1958, the company having been a major sponsor of the original expedition. Eterna matic kontiki 1958 bracelet if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. In brief summary, this calibre was introduced as the top of the eterna range in 1968 as an evolutionary development of the superb calibre 1465 that was released earlier that decade. Is 1947, thor heyerdahl, a norwegian explorer, along with five crew members set out on a journey from south america to polynesia on a wooden raft. In 2016 eterna celebrates its 160th anniversary, a milestone for a company that has a very important place in the history of watchmaking. Discover a large selection of eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Recently, angus davies had the opportunity to get handson with this stylish timepiece and appraise its maritimeinspired form at close quarters. First introduced in 1960, eternas superkontiki was designed to be and offered as a true diving watch doing so to an extent that few other manufacturers of the time could match.
The watch for sale here dates from june 1968 and is in superb condition. Eterna is beginning to rediscover its history and also leveraging the. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. They set out to prove the possibility of contact between the civilisations of the two regions in ancient times. Eterna was one of the few sponsors to believe in this mad man. The allure of military watches idf eterna kontiki super one of my favorite milwatches is the early 1970s israeli defense force idf eterna kontiki super, which was issued to israels elite naval commando unit shayetet, some really hardcore special forces operatives and essentially israels version of our seals. At the time i was mad about eterna matics and in particular the kontiki.
There are a few small hairline scratches on the clasp but they are difficult to photograph. Eterna kontiki fourhands automatic watch 42mm black on. Eterna heritage super kontiki 1973 limited edition watch. 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.
Eterna super kontiki and homages ive always been fascinated by the kontiki adventures of thor heyerdahl in 1947. After this all the sports range of eterna watches has been named kontiki. It comes boxed with its warranty document pictured it has an expansion clasp pictured in the rear view so should. Eterna matic became the new name for all automatic watches produced by eterna. Eterna heritage 1948 for her womens automatic diamond watch 30mm silver face with date and sapphire crystal stainless steel band swiss made ladies luxury. This waterproof watch was designed to commemorate the expedition of archaeologist and ethnologist thor heyerdahl which in 1947, together with five other scientists, set out from the peruvian coast into the pacific ocean on a simple raft made of balsa wood named after kontiki, an incan sun.
When the eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 was launched in 2010, the swiss brand had looked to its back catalogue and played the nostalgia card with notable aplomb. Eterna presents its new super kontiki chronograph, the latest in a long line of iconic kontiki timepieces named after the famous ocean expedition. The eterna kontiki super idf issued to the israeli defence force there navy cammando unit shayetet in the 1970s. I collect a lot of military issued watches and this was one of my favorite ones out of the collection next to my heuer bund. Youll find new or used products in mens wristwatches on ebay. Eterna kontiki adventure super kontiki nuevos relojes. From the eterna matic worn by iconic movie stars of the golden years to the infamous eterna kontiki collection, inspired by a scientist heroic journey across the pacific ocean, eterna. The eterna matic kontiki watch came out a year after the expedition, it is a watch with a generous 37mm diameter, integrated steel case and with a water resistance of 20 atm, assembles the known caliber 1422u being an automatic watch central second hand, which beats at a frequency of 18,000 a h and has a power reserve of 48 hours.
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