ETERNA MATIC KONTIKI 1958, N.O.S (New Old Stock) FULL SET

Eterna watches have their origins in 1856 in Grenchen, Switzerland, when Josef Girard and Urs Schild founded a small watch workshop. At the beginning, the brand specialized in manufacturing components and movements, focusing on the precision and reliability that over time solidified its position as a benchmark in the Swiss watchmaking industry.

Birth of Eterna Matic

In 1948, Eterna introduced a revolutionary innovation with the launch of the Eterna Matic, the first automatic movement with ball bearings. This design, with five miniature balls, reduced friction in the rotor and improved the accuracy and durability of the watch, marking a significant advance in automatic watchmaking. The efficiency and reliability of the Eterna Matic made it a benchmark, highlighting the brand’s capacity for technical innovation.

Recognition and international expansion

Eterna’s reputation grew rapidly:

• Thanks to the introduction of this ball bearing system, Eterna’s logo transformed, adopting the five balls as a representation of this unique innovation.
• The brand gained worldwide prestige, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, when its automatic watches were positioned among the most advanced and reliable, establishing itself as a high-quality and precision option in Swiss watchmaking.

Innovation and watchmaking legacy

Over time, Eterna has continued to perfect its mechanisms and launch innovative models. Among its most notable collections is the KonTiki, inspired by Thor Heyerdahl’s expedition, and other designs that integrate advanced technology without losing their classic style and Swiss precision.

Today, Eterna remains a symbol of innovation and quality in automatic watchmaking, maintaining its legacy of excellence in the design and precision of its movements.

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