Eterna-Matic - Calatrava - No reserve price - Men - 1960-1969

Eterna-Matic Calatrava-Style Automatic – Patinated Silver Dial – 33 mm

An elegant vintage Eterna-Matic that embodies the refined proportions of the classical Calatrava-style dress watch. Its slim gold-plated case, delicately aged silver dial and applied golden indexes create a warm, distinguished appearance, while the original Swiss automatic Eterna movement adds genuine horological substance. The naturally developed patina gives this example an individual character that could never be reproduced artificially.

Technical Details

Brand: Eterna
Model: Eterna-Matic
Style: Calatrava-inspired vintage dress watch
Origin: Swiss Made
Movement: Original Swiss Eterna automatic movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date
Case material: Gold-plated case with stainless-steel back
Case diameter: Approximately 33 mm, excluding the crown
Crystal: Acrylic glass
Dial: Silver-tone dial with natural age patina
Hour markers: Applied gold-tone baton indexes
Date display: Framed aperture at 3 o’clock
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Wrist size: Suitable for a wrist of up to approximately 21 cm
Water resistance: Not tested
Accessories: Generic presentation box

Condition Report

The watch is offered in Grade B condition, with visible signs of wear consistent with its age and previous use. The gold-plated case displays scratches, surface marks and areas of plating wear, particularly around the bezel, lugs and case edges. The stainless-steel case back also shows normal age-related traces.

The acrylic crystal may present scratches and surface marks. The silver dial has developed a pronounced natural patina, with warm tonal variations, spotting and ageing visible across its surface. The hands and applied indexes also show age-related wear.

The generic black leather strap shows light signs of previous use. The automatic movement is functioning at the time of listing. No recent service history is available, and future accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Water resistance has not been tested; therefore, contact with water is not recommended. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.

Story & Heritage

Founded in Grenchen in 1856, Eterna became one of the most respected names in Swiss watchmaking, particularly through its contribution to the development of reliable automatic movements. The Eterna-Matic system became celebrated for its efficient rotor construction, and the brand’s famous five-dot emblem was inspired by the five ball bearings at the heart of that innovation.

This watch expresses a quieter side of Eterna’s heritage. Its restrained round case, slender lugs, applied baton indexes and balanced date display follow the timeless principles associated with classical Calatrava-style dress watches.

The dial has aged from silver into a unique combination of champagne, gold and warm cream tones. Rather than diminishing its appeal, this patina records the passage of time and gives the watch an unmistakably authentic vintage presence.

Compact and elegant at 33 mm, this Eterna-Matic combines understated mid-century styling with an important chapter of Swiss automatic watchmaking history.

Internal Reference Number - Itm. 898