Eterna - Cushion Case "Tropical Dial" - Ohne mindestpreis - 5594422 - Herren - 1970-1979

Vintage Eterna Cushion Case Dress Watch – Ref. 5594422 – Circa 1970er

Lot Specifications

• Brand: Eterna
• Model: Cushion-case Classic Dress Watch
• Reference / Serial Number: 5594422
• Gender: Men's / Unisex
• Period: Circa 1970s
• Movement: High-grade Swiss manual-winding / mechanical movement (Signifying Eterna's legendary precision engineering from this era)
• Case Material: Solid Stainless Steel
• Case Back: Screw-down Stainless Steel, cleanly engraved with the factory serial number 5594422
• Case Dimensions: Approx. 33.5 - 34 mm (excluding crown) / 38 mm lug-to-lug – featuring a highly sought-after 1970s cushion shape that sits beautifully on the wrist
• Dial: Authentic time-aged "tropical" sunburst dial with a stunning golden-green patina. Features bold, applied steel block hour indices with black insert accents. Matching steel baton hands with dark inserts and a central sweep seconds hand. Signed with the printed "ETERNA" text logo at 12 o'clock and "T SWISS T" at the bottom.
• Crown: Original stainless steel winding crown, signed with Eterna’s iconic 5-ball bearing embossed logo
• Glass: Domed Acrylic / Plexiglas
• Strap: Fitted with a new aftermarket tan/light brown genuine leather strap with contrast stitching and a polished stainless steel buckle
• Accessories: Watch only (No original box or papers included)
• Condition: In good, operational vintage condition with a beautiful natural aging character

Description & Historical Context

Up for auction is a distinctive piece of Swiss watchmaking heritage: a vintage Eterna cushion-case dress watch from the 1970s. Established in 1856, Eterna is historically celebrated for its groundbreaking horological contributions (including the development of the ball-bearing rotor design). This model perfectly captures the transition era of the early 1970s, blending a robust stainless steel cushion-shaped profile with a highly stylized, clean dial layout.
• The Tropical Dial: The standout highlight for collectors is the beautifully aged original dial. Over decades of light exposure, the lacquer has naturally shifted into an even, matte golden-khaki "tropical" patina, giving this watch a completely unique individual character that cannot be replicated.
• The Signed Crown: The winding crown features the crisp 5-ball logo, a small detail highly prized by collectors which confirms the authenticity of the exterior components.

Condition Report & Servicing Status

• Mechanical State: Fully operational. The manual winding mechanism is firm and responsive, and the watch sets correctly. The movement ticks smoothly and keeps reliable vintage time.
• Cosmetics: Honest vintage condition. The stainless steel cushion case is unpolished, retaining its sharp factory lines and brush-grain facets on the lugs, showing light surface micro-scratches consistent with its age. The screw-down caseback is well-preserved with visible serial numbers.
• Dial & Crystal: The dial shows honest, uniform age-related discoloration ("tropicalization"), which adds immensly to its charm without heavy staining or corrosion. The domed Plexiglas crystal has been lightly polished, remaining bright and highly legible.
• Note: Water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed. Please keep this vintage timepiece away from direct contact with water or heavy moisture.

Important Notes for Bidders

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