Eterna
Caliber 3916
The Super KonTiki’s automatic flyback chronograph
movement, the Calibre 3916A, is an extension of
the popular Eterna 39 series. Beating at 28,800 vph,
the movement has a better-than-usual 60-hour
power reserve and is nicely finished with rhodium
plating as well as a micro bead blasting finish on
the oscillating weight.
Eterna Super Kontiki
Chronograph
Historic Series Sets Sail Again
Most watch nuts already know that the KonTiki collection is named after the
famous raft and ocean expedition crossing the Pacific in 1947 and helmed
by the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. Among his sparse supply of
modern equipment were a hand-cranked radio (for weather reports) and six
Eterna timepieces for guiding his crew across the open ocean. Inspired by
his bold foray and to celebrate the watches he chose, commemorating the
event, Eterna created the KonTiki line of robust timepieces. What sets the
new Super KonTiki Chronograph apart from all other pieces in the KonTiki
collection is the Eterna flyback chronograph movement Calibre 39(16A). Unlike a normal chronograph, the flyback function allows the chronograph to
be reset to zero and immediately started again. The Super KonTiki Chronograph combines rugged styling, excellent precision and a timeless style and
is offered in two limited editions – one on a sporty rubber strap ($4,700) and
another on an elegant stainless steel Milanese bracelet ($4,900).
Eterna Lady
Kontiki Diver
Women’s Water Watch
After 23 years, Eterna is finally launching a new KonTiki for ladies and
really hit the mark with this watch. With its distinctive 38mm case rated
water resistant up to 200m and the ceramic uni-directional rotating
bezel, there is little doubt as to the inspiration for this watch. The Lady
KonTiki Diver lives up to the standards of its predecessor and adds a
touch of class with diamond markers on the dial. Mechanically motivated, Inside the 38mm stainless steel case beats a Swiss automatic
movement Sellita SW 200-1. Retail prices are $1,700 for the white and
$1,800 for the rose gold PVD version. www.eterna.ch
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