Up for sale is an incredibly rare and highly sought-after vintage 1940s Eterna Military/Pilot Chronograph, powered by the legendary signed Valjoux 22 column-wheel movement.
This specific variant with a two-tone black and grey "snail" (spiral) dial is practically impossible to find on the market today, making it a true centerpiece for high-end vintage chronograph collectors.
Key Details:
- Brand: Eterna
- Period: 1940s
- Movement: High-grade, factory-signed Valjoux 22 manual-wind column wheel chronograph (Runs strong, fully functional, keeps good time).
- Dial: Breathtaking original two-tone black and grey Sector/Snail dial featuring Telemeter (1 Km) and Tachymeter (Base 1000) scales. Marked "Fab. Suisse" at the bottom (originally designated for the French market).
- Case: Stainless steel, 35mm diameter (excluding crown), sharp lines with original square pushers. Inner case back serial: 2799026.
- Hands & Lume: Classic hands. Please note: The luminous material (lume) on the Arabic numerals and hands was professionally redone long ago and still glows well. This is the only part that has been touched.
Condition & Guarantee:
The watch is in beautiful, fully working condition, and needs no additional investment. The chronograph starts, stops, and resets smoothly to zero.
The condition matches the high-resolution photographs perfectly. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you will receive, and I provide a personal guarantee for everything written and shown.
Shipping: Safe worldwide shipping, fully insured with tracking.