Eterna-Matic - the importance of Eterna in watchmaking history

Whats so special on Eterna-Matic movements? Why Eterna choose the 5 Ball Logo on its dials? And what does ETA, one of the largest movement manufactures of the world, have to do with Eterna?
In today's video we will answer all of these questions and introduce you a beautiful Eterna-Matic Centenaire from 1961.
If you are interested in more information about this classic three hander check our website:
goldammer.me/
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Пікірлер: 82

  • @kamnisovetov
    @kamnisovetov2 жыл бұрын

    absolutely fantastic channel. Don't understand why so few subscribers. Thank you! Eterna has beautiful movements and minimalistic and clear design - both are why we love vintage wathches.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch my friend. Luckily we don’t care about the amount of subscribers, we just do it for fun! :D cheers

  • @kamnisovetov

    @kamnisovetov

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches 100%

  • @urmenyi
    @urmenyi Жыл бұрын

    I am a proud owner of this masterpiece. My mother got in the famous Türler store in 1961.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    First hand!!

  • @savariaxa
    @savariaxa Жыл бұрын

    I have an Eterna Matic 1248 from 1950 serviced and runs amazing now 72 years old Eterna was at that time more innovative then Rolex or Patek for me Eterna is the best deal in excellent vintage watches !

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed! There are a plenty of rare and stunning Eterna references out there.

  • @DannyChau7
    @DannyChau72 жыл бұрын

    Learn something every day, I have an Eternamatic 18k gold chronograph with moon face and never know the history of the logo, thank you so much.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a ton for your kind feedback! I also learn a lot with every new video

  • @alamore5084
    @alamore50842 жыл бұрын

    Great watch and thanks for putting the video together to recognize Eterna's achievements.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks kindly 🙏✌️

  • @neilpiper9889
    @neilpiper9889 Жыл бұрын

    I have an Eterna matic Centanaire with a date complication. I love it.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    I can understand why!

  • @johnbergen9663
    @johnbergen96634 ай бұрын

    Wonderful presentation and information as always! I own and enjoy a 1958 Eterna Matic and a 1967 Eterna Matic 1000. I also just bought my son a 1969 Eterna Matic 1000.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    4 ай бұрын

    Best Dad ever 💯

  • @romanjeremy5156
    @romanjeremy51563 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid, I love my 60 y-o Eterna-Matic !

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks kindly! A completely underrated brand.

  • @117775EM
    @117775EM2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the thorough explanation about the history and movement of this fine watch maker.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! We’re glad you like it 🙏

  • @kylemaskewich476
    @kylemaskewich4763 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great video! I was curious about this brand.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah there is more to the brand then the most people think. It’s worth a look

  • @biosenzo7917
    @biosenzo79172 жыл бұрын

    Love Eterna watches

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Completely underrated brand

  • @luisdelossantos9103
    @luisdelossantos91033 жыл бұрын

    One of the best watch channel in world

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! We’re glad you like our channel

  • @martinnunez2986
    @martinnunez29862 жыл бұрын

    Gracias por compartir la linda historia de Eterna 🙏

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    ¡Nos complace que te haya gustado el vídeo!

  • @jergarmar
    @jergarmar23 күн бұрын

    Great video! I found this trying to find more information about my watch, the FIRST mechanical one I actually bought for looks: a 1962 Eterna-matic 3000. This was the direct replacement for the Centenaire, and the design is an interesting iteration. It stays classy and simple but it goes NARROW. The hour markings are all pencil thin but longer. The 12, 6, and 9 are slightly thicker. There's now a date window at 3 o'clock. The hands are very narrow as well, the second hand basically matching the hour markings, and the minute and hour hands being long skinny triangles, tapering to a fine point. Personally, I LOVE the look of the 3000, though in such a minimalistic design, the date window might be considered a fault on what's otherwise a clean and unblemished dial. However, I can't help but appreciate the clever mechanism, because to advance the date, you pull on the stem, which is spring-returned and which advances it by one day. Simple and elegant. Also, they actually have SEVEN bearings on the rotor. I am truly hooked on mechanical watches, and I am extremely happy to have such a watch at the beginning of my collection.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    22 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @alang5293
    @alang52932 ай бұрын

    I inherited a Kontiki erterna-matic and a Zenith from my father. I had them both serviced so they both work. They don’t get a lot of wrist time, but I try and wear them at least one day a month.

  • @wryn
    @wryn3 жыл бұрын

    These 5 balls can be as well replaced by 5 stars. Great masterpiece! Don’t know why, but I think it’s time to buy a watch… ;-) Good job! Thank you!

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    And hopefully you know WHERE to buy :D thx for your kind words

  • @eustab.anas-mann9510
    @eustab.anas-mann95108 ай бұрын

    Listening to your accent and use of the English language is highly enjoyable.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha yeah it’s difficult for me but I get better with every video 😅

  • @eustab.anas-mann9510

    @eustab.anas-mann9510

    8 ай бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches You're doing a great job. Übung macht den Meister.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    8 ай бұрын

    🤝👐

  • @sebastienfoucart3246
    @sebastienfoucart32462 жыл бұрын

    As a beginner vintage watches collector I seriously consider to add an Eterna-matic in my collection. The manual Eterna watches from 40-50 are also interesting.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    You get a lot of vintage for less money 🤲 good luck 🍀

  • @katherinelangford981
    @katherinelangford9818 ай бұрын

    I just found one of these watches in cleaning up our basement after a flood. It belonged to my Grandfather and seems to still be working. Could use a cleaning though. No water damage. I may just take it to a jeweler or watch repair place to have it cleaned and service. Thanks for your video and the info on it. I've learned a lot. I'm going to see how well it keeps time before I take it in. I'm just curious

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    8 ай бұрын

    Take it to a trusted watchmaker for a service 😊 hopefully everything is okay! Fingers crossed and thanks for your feedback 🤝

  • @katherinelangford981

    @katherinelangford981

    8 ай бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches I'll have to research for our city. Thanks for the advice and the vid!

  • @baoloc1160
    @baoloc11602 жыл бұрын

    I am thankful for finding this channel, already like and subscribe. Hope to see more educational videos from you.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Comments like this are the reason we started with KZread.

  • @jacksugden8190
    @jacksugden8190 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating as never heard of this watch brand before

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    So it was time! :D

  • @ucaryildirim
    @ucaryildirim2 жыл бұрын

    Hope to see your chanel in the place that it desire to be ,very good quality art work videos mate cheers!

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much man! We’re glad you like our content and appreciate your kind feedback! Cheers

  • @wekkimeif7720
    @wekkimeif77202 жыл бұрын

    I got Eterna 18K gold wrist watch as heritage, it has also crocodile skin strap. It's super slim and thin and only reads Eterna. It doesn't have Eterna-matic. So I wonder how is mine different from this type Eterna?

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey 👋, Eterna Matic stands for an automatic movement ( also the 5 ball bearing logo above the scrip) . Maybe your piece is hand wound ;)

  • @primazoalfa314
    @primazoalfa3143 жыл бұрын

    Gran historia !!

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @alicansunal3487
    @alicansunal34872 жыл бұрын

    I have an Eterna Super Kontiki chronometer diver w/ 2824-2 at chronometer grade, the best timekeeper i've seen so far, built quality is also great. After my experience with Eterna i doubt i will have an Oris or Tag like in the past again. I wish i'd buy also a 73 idf version.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats, very nice timepiece!!

  • @alicansunal3487

    @alicansunal3487

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches Thank you very much, i wish to see Eterna brand rising again and get what it deserves.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    We think so, they have a great heritage, solid - accurate movements & some beautiful classic designs. We will see what the future looks like ✊✌️

  • @yetanotherjohn
    @yetanotherjohn2 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding video! I recently acquired a Loius Erard Chrono with the ETA 7750 movement, and I LOVE IT! It is a bit heavy on my small wrist, but super fun to wear and show off xD

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a million :D !!! Which size is the case ?

  • @yetanotherjohn

    @yetanotherjohn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches Case is 38mm across, the watch is 13 mm thick and weighs 139grams. I stand 5'6", weigh 160lbs (all muscle!) so the watch might look too big on me, but now I'm used to it. & Now you've made me want an early Eterna, hahaha!

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    the case size is okay with 38 mm but it’s a quite heavy piece indeed xD. So our mission is completed haha

  • @MetalSmithsonian
    @MetalSmithsonian Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome!

  • @MetalSmithsonian

    @MetalSmithsonian

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches any way you might be able to date an Eterna watch for me? 😁 Can't figure out how to read the production date list..

  • @Pulsonar
    @Pulsonar9 ай бұрын

    It’s not clear to me why vintage Eterna watches are so cheap to buy. They have a great legacy In innovation and the quality is superb. You can pick up a fantastic 50-70 year old Eterna-matic for the price of a run of the mill Seiko quartz. It’s ridiculous, what am I missing?

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re absolutely right and their vintage catalogue is definitively undervalued af! But why should that be a bad thing? It's actually something good because watch lovers like us can get great designs and high quality at a reasonable price! 🤤

  • @Pulsonar

    @Pulsonar

    9 ай бұрын

    @@GoldammerVintageWatches Absolutely, and I’ve been looking at beautiful Eterna-matic the past few days as well as some excellent Cyma and Universal Geneve (polerouter, white shadow, …) vintage models whilst the world still goes mad about AP Royal Croak, PP Nauseus and VC Overrated. I will buy a vintage Eterna before it’s too late 🙏🏽

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    9 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂🙏

  • @watchnoerd5235
    @watchnoerd52353 жыл бұрын

    🔥

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @syazwanhakim4398
    @syazwanhakim43989 ай бұрын

    i really like this brand and i have one eterna matic cal 1247.

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    9 ай бұрын

    We really enjoy their vintage catalogue 👍

  • @josearmandochanjaime1409
    @josearmandochanjaime140922 күн бұрын

    the best watches, i have two, an Eterna 1424 UD and 1826

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    21 күн бұрын

    Congrats 🍾

  • @Theultimateclimber
    @Theultimateclimber Жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 🙏

  • @arthurlbn
    @arthurlbn11 ай бұрын

    I have one and i can’t set the hour

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    11 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @samirkhan6587
    @samirkhan65872 жыл бұрын

    Ar dam koto

  • @GoldammerVintageWatches

    @GoldammerVintageWatches

    2 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @tomasinacovell4293
    @tomasinacovell42932 ай бұрын

    NON! ETA is the contraction of the brands of ETERNA, TISSOT, AS-SA!