a side note on dating eternas

Aug 09, 2013,11:34 AM
 

the question has come up a few times about dating eternas. recently, i was made aware of a german website where a list of serial numbers and their production dates resided. i'm not sure why, but i can't seem to copy/paste said list, so i'll provide the link.

Here is the numeric sequence (I need to remove the link to the external site):


                                 1894       630 000           626 752  IXL
          1900   1 045 000          
1901   1 090 000
1902   1 135 000
1903   1 180 000
1904   1 225 000
1905   1 270 000
1906   1 315 000
1907   1 360 000
1908   1 405 000
1909   1 450 000
                             1910   1 500 000          1 556 288 
1911   1 550 000
1912   1 600 000
                            1913   1 650 000          1 663 980
1914   1 700 000
                            1915   1 750 000          1 914 868
1916   1 800 000
1917   1 850 000
1918   1 890 000
1919   1 930 000
1920   1 970 000
1921   2 010 000
1922   2 050 000
1923   2 090 000
1924   2 130 000
1925   2 170 000
1926   2 210 000
1927   2 250 000
1928   2 290 000
1929   2 330 000
1930   2 370 000
1931   2 410 000
1932   2 450 000
                            1933   2 500 000          2 451 950
1934   2 550 000
1935   2 600 000
1936   2 650 000
                            1937   2 700 000          2 740 007
1938   2 750 000
1939   2 800 000
1940   2 850 000
1941   2 900 000
1942   2 950 000
1943   3 000 000
1944   3 050 000
1945   3 100 000
1946   3 170 000
1947   3 240 000
1948   3 310 000
1949   3 380 000
1950   3 450 000
1951   3 520 000
1952   3 600 000
1953   3 700 000
1954   3 800 000
1955   3 900 000
1956   4 000 000
                             1957   4 100 000           4 059 XXX
1958   4 200 000
1959   4 300 000
1960   4 400 000
1961   4 500 000
1962   4 650 000
1963   4 800 000
1964   4 950 000
1965   5 100 000
1966   5 250 000
1967   5 400 000
1968   5 550 000
1969   5 700 000
1970   5 850 000
                                          1971   6 000 000           5 909 304             
1972   6 100 000
1973   6 200 000
1974   6 300 000

 

This message has been edited by nilomis on 2013-08-09 11:46:05


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Eterna-Matic KonTiki Super -- I got one

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-10:15
Team, I'm not a particular fan of vintage watches, not that I dislike those watches but I just prefer brand new stuff. But we must "never say never" and here is the story: When I was a boy, many and many moons back, I was exposed to the Thor Heyerdahl sag...  

Bravo Nilo

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : August 9th, 2013-10:39
Great catch and very moving story .....boyhood dreams...ahhhhh... time flies...I start to sound like old fart :( Congrats wear it best of health Yours Damjan

Since we are between ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-11:02
Old farts, here is the song: Amazing innocence. I'm so old times that my ring tone is "Peace Pipe" for more than five years! ~ Very vintage, correct? Sometimes I switch to Frank Zappa: Less "square", for sure. Cheers, Nilo

Surf City - better known as Huntington Beach, California - is . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 9th, 2013-11:48
. . . my hometown, Nilo. A medley . . . . . . of my favorite surf tunes to complement the masterpiece from The Shadows . . .

WOW!

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-11:54
Art, That songs ... amazing, Thank you for the memories.. Cheers, Nilo

2 out of 3 ain't bad

 
 By: MTF : August 10th, 2013-03:15
Art, Like I replied to Nilo in another sub-thread, I don't recognise the bands but two tunes are hardwired in the corners of my mind. Thanks, MTF

Surely, this one . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 10th, 2013-10:51
. . . is also logged in the memory banks! How can you beat that drum solo? . . . From the 'urban legend' files: Wipe Out is playing on the jukebox more often than any other number when a barroom fight erupts.

In the corners of my mind

 
 By: MTF : August 10th, 2013-03:12
Nilo, I am an old fart too but brought up in a 'land and time' half a generation behind real time. In a way, 'time stood still' for me so what was old-fashioned in the West was still fresh for me. I am amazed to recognise all those tunes even though I may... 

Great definition ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 10th, 2013-03:24
Of "half generation behind"... During 50's and 60's, here the issue was the same. The world was .,. Much bigger than today's global village times. Anyway, I prefer today's world, where is possible to chat and socialize with everyone. Cheers, Nilo

speechless...almost

 
 By: eterna-fan : August 9th, 2013-11:11
just a beautiful example. congratulations. a testament to how well-made these watches were- very few survive in this kind of condition. most are heavily used as they saw plenty of action. of course, another reason was the fairly low production figures of ... 

a side note on dating eternas

 
 By: eterna-fan : August 9th, 2013-11:34
the question has come up a few times about dating eternas. recently, i was made aware of a german website where a list of serial numbers and their production dates resided. i'm not sure why, but i can't seem to copy/paste said list, so i'll provide the li... 

Thank you VERY MUCH ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-11:49
I was able to copy the table and I edited your post to show this invaluable information. Sorry about that but the forum rules don't allow links to external sites. My KonTiki, based on this table, is from 1967!!! Now I have an additional motive to love thi... 

great!

 
 By: eterna-fan : August 9th, 2013-12:03
i apologize for the link, but i'm glad to see your superior intarweb skillz employed to grab the list! thank you!

No worries ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-13:02
We have a very simple Code of Conduct. You can check it here: Cheers, Nilo

there may be someone here

 
 By: eterna-fan : August 9th, 2013-14:08
who will enjoy finding out which models are from 1964.

LOL!

 
 By: amanico : August 9th, 2013-14:11

One of my all-time favorites! Congrats, Nilo . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 9th, 2013-11:17
. . . Eterna has been on my radar for a very long time. While I've never seen one of these in the metal, Matt's example, amongst others, has created a permanent place in my heart for what I feel is a worthy competitor to the pantheon of dive watch icons f... 

"Great minds think alike"

 
 By: nilomis : August 9th, 2013-11:51
Thank you Art, Nilo

Very happy for you, Nilo.

 
 By: amanico : August 9th, 2013-13:12
I am on the hunt for an earlier model, but this one is cool, too. Bravo, my friend. Best, Nicolas.

Let me guess....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 9th, 2013-13:32
Big triangle indexes, no rotating bezel, perfect chocolate patina.... I don't even have to see you bite your lip to know this... ;) Best, my friend Blomman

Huge congrats Nilo!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : August 9th, 2013-13:30
Looks to be in great condition! :) But is the crown replaced? Even if I love a lot the 60's and 70's divers I am with Nicolas on this one. The first version of the Kontiki with big triangle indexes and no rotating bezel is my choice.... Again, congrats my... 

Awesome Piece :-)...

 
 By: SALMANPK : August 9th, 2013-23:07
Congrats!, I love vintage watches, they remind me of simpler times, of my grandmother's house which had a 1940s/50s mid-century modern design, they evoke pure emotion and passion and I can see your KonTiki has done the same for you, enjoy it my friend. S

I read the precis of the book

 
 By: MTF : August 10th, 2013-03:22
Nilo, In those days, I did not read full books. As was the custom of the times, we were all about 'time saving' and convenience appliances so most of my reading was through Readers' Digest. I got interested in medicine through the "I am Joe's...(insert fa... 

For me the KonTiki was ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 10th, 2013-03:29
During the early 50's, what the moon landing was on the 60's. Crossing the Pacific on a raft, was the ultimate adventure. When I saw the Pacific for the first time by mid 70's, I remember thinking "so, it was here!". Cheers, Nilo

This is a very, very nice watch in my book. Like you Nilo....

 
 By: Sandgroper : August 10th, 2013-04:12
I was fascinated with the Kon Tiki voyage, we even had this subject as a dissertation at school in Switzerland. Perhaps the book instigated in me this desire to know other cultures therefore go and live in other countries. Today I am "posted" in Australia... 

Like this watch for the memories as well...

 
 By: jporos : August 10th, 2013-06:31
When I was a teenager, I was invited to attend an Explorer's Club Annual Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. First time (and maybe last time) that I wore a tuxedo. The highlight of the dinner was the opportunity to meet some great explorers of the world and of...  

One single word: uau!

 
 By: nilomis : August 10th, 2013-10:57
Sir That is a true memento. Thank you, Nilo

GREAT example of a unrated watch....

 
 By: Bill Sohne : August 10th, 2013-10:58
Hi Nilo GREAT purchase.. Typically they relum the dial and you lose the 12 ,6, 9 numbers that are applied on top of the original lum !! I love mine I think the case is actually 39 mm.... my screw down crown is unsigned as well. Sad about the bracelet it i...  

I agree with you in all counts ...

 
 By: nilomis : August 10th, 2013-15:05
Even on the bracelet point. Very well made but I'm not a bracelet person and I just put it aside. Based on your comments I go to give it a try. Summer (we don't have a true spring) is coming. Eterna is a brand to be discovered (I know nothing about) and t... 

Great find, Nilo.

 
 By: CaliforniaJed : August 10th, 2013-19:44
I know very little about them, so your post and the replies in the thread were very interesting to read. Best, CaliforniaJed

Thank you Lord G.

 
 By: nilomis : August 12th, 2013-09:14
As a matter of fact this Eterna was a hit on our weekly GTG. Cheers, Nilo