Eterna-Matic - Automatic - No reserve price - 4302181 - Men - 1960-1969

Eterna-Matic – Silver Dial – Stainless Steel Case – Automatic Movement – Date Display

An elegant vintage Eterna-Matic men’s watch, presented in a compact 33 mm stainless steel case. Its silver dial features applied baton hour markers, a double marker at 12 o’clock and a discreet ring of dot minute markers, creating a refined and balanced appearance.
The dial carries the Eterna-Matic signature and the distinctive five-dot emblem. Slender silver-tone hands and a framed date window at 3 o’clock complete the composition, while a generic black leather strap complements the understated steel finish.

Technical Details
Brand: Eterna
Model: Eterna-Matic
Gender: Men’s
Period: Approximately 1960–1969
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 33 mm
Case-back number: 4302181
Glass: Acrylic
Dial: Silver with applied baton hour markers
Movement: Mechanical automatic, according to the supplied specifications
Calibre: Not confirmed
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date
Date display: Framed window at 3 o’clock
Water resistance: Not tested for water.
Strap: Generic black leather strap
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B

Condition Report
This Eterna-Matic is classified as Grade B in the supplied specifications, with signs of age and use.
The stainless steel case shows scratches, small marks and surface wear around the bezel and lugs. The case back displays numerous scratches and tool marks near the opening notches, with the number 4302181 remaining legible.
The silver dial appears well preserved overall, with scattered small spots and light age-related discolouration. The applied markers, hands, Eterna-Matic signature and five-dot emblem remain visible.

Reflections limit assessment of fine marks on the acrylic glass. The generic leather strap displays creasing and wear, including fraying near the attachment points.
The watch has not been tested for water resistance, therefore water resistance is not guaranteed.
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Story & Heritage
The Eterna-Matic name represents an important development in automatic watchmaking. In 1948, Eterna introduced a rotor supported by a miniature bearing with five balls, reducing friction in the automatic winding system. Those five balls became the inspiration for the brand’s distinctive emblem, visible on this watch’s dial. Eterna celebrates 160 years
Comparable steel Eterna-Matic watches with silver dials, date displays and approximately 33 mm cases are catalogued as dating from the 1960s, supporting the estimated period of this example. auction online Catawiki
This piece combines that technical heritage with restrained design. Its compact case, applied markers and neatly framed date display create a versatile appearance, while the five-dot emblem provides a recognisable connection to

Eterna’s contribution to self-winding watch technology. A refined vintage piece for collectors of Eterna, classic automatic watches and understated Swiss design.
Internal Reference Number: aba 101