Description

Vintage 1957 Eterna-Matic Automatic – Gold Accent Dial
– Cream Patina Dial – Gold Indices – Perforated Tan Leather Strap

Overview
Up for sale is an authentic vintage Eterna-Matic automatic watch dating to 1957. Featuring Eterna’s famous five-dot ball-bearing logo below 12 o'clock, this piece showcases classic 1950s dress watch styling with warm gold-tone hands and indices set against a evenly patinated

Year of Production: Circa 1957
Movement: Automatic (Eterna-Matic self-winding movement)

Case Material: Stainless steel case with smooth bezel
Case Diameter: ~34 mm – 35 mm (excluding crown)
Lug Width: ~18 mm
Dial: Original cream/champagne dial with warm vintage stippling/patina

Indices & Hands: Applied gold-tone faceted hour markers (double marker at 12) with matching gold-tone dauphine hands and central second hand
Dial Markings: ETERNA-MATIC with 5-ball-bearing logo, SWISS at 6 o'clock
Strap: Fitted on a tan perforated rally-style leather strap with white contrast stitching

Condition Details
Dial: Original dial displaying a warm, characterful "stippled" tropical patina evenly spread across the surface.
Case: Stainless steel case in solid condition with light surface wear and age-appropriate hairline scratches. Sharp, well-defined lugs.

Crystal: Clear acrylic crystal showing minor light scratches visible under close inspection.
Movement: Automatic winding mechanism is operational and sets time smoothly. (Service history unknown; standard service recommended for optimal timekeeping).