Information: Shipping from EU country, NO CUSTOMS fees for EU buyers Eterna-Matic 1000 Vintage Automatic Date An elegant vintage Eterna-Matic 1000 featuring the renowned Swiss automatic calibre 1488K, a classic silver brushed dial and date display at 3 o’clock. A very attractive example of Eterna’s automatic watchmaking from the 1960's, combining understated design with the brand’s historically important Eterna-Matic automatic winding system. Specifications: - Brand: Eterna - Model: Eterna-Matic 1000 - Reference: 133 IT - Production period: Circa 1960's - Origin: Swiss Made - Movement: Automatic mechanical - Calibre: Eterna 1488K - Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date - Case: Stainless steel - Case dimensions: Approx. 34.7 mm x 39 mm without crown and including lugs - Crystal: Plexiglass - Dial: Silver brushed finish - Hands: Silver-tone with black inserts - Indexes: Applied silver-tone / black hour markers - Numerals: None - Date: Window at 3 o’clock - Bracelet: Black leather strap, used and in good condition - Buckle: Steel - Total length: Approx. 22.5 cm including the watch case Dial & Design: Beautiful silver vertically brushed dial with applied faceted hour indexes and matching silver-tone hands with contrasting dark inserts. The dial features the classic Eterna five-dot logo above the ETERNA-MATIC 1000 signature and a framed date aperture at 3 o’clock. The dial shows visible age-related marks and spotting/patina, particularly around the outer areas, consistent with the watch’s vintage character. Please refer carefully to the photographs for its exact condition. Movement: Powered by the Swiss-made Eterna automatic calibre 1488K. The watch is currently in good working condition and keeping good time. Last service history is unknown. Condition: Good overall vintage condition with visible signs of age and previous use. The stainless steel case shows normal surface scratches and wear consistent with its age. The plexiglass shows age-related wear and marks. The dial has visible patina, spotting and signs of ageing. The case back bears a personal presentation engraving: “Alois Windlin in Anerkennung Ihrer Mitarbeit 1958–1970 Firma Emil Rüed Aesch” This period engraving gives the watch additional provenance and indicates that it was presented in recognition of service/work between 1958 and 1970. Inside the case back, the original Eterna markings are visible, including: “ETERNA WATCH CO SWISS” “ACIER INOXYDABLE” Ref. 133 IT Fitted with a used black leather strap with steel buckle. Please carefully examine all photographs, as they form an important part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch. Without original box and without papers. A charming and authentic vintage Eterna-Matic 1000 with its original-style silver dial, respected Eterna automatic calibre 1488K and an interesting period presentation engraving. The pictures and photos are an integral part of the description of this item and accurately represent its current cosmetic condition. We kindly ask you to observe them carefully, as they complement and form part of the written description. Please note: I do not sell or ship to the United States of America The shipment will be made with tracking code, the packaging will be done with care so that it can travel safely. Please note that all our watches are guaranteed 100% authentic. They are checked before sending, the photos correspond to the current condition of the object that you will receive. Happy bidding :-)