Vintage Eterna-Matic Centenaire “61” Automatic Men’s Watch – Gold-Cap Case

Description

A beautiful piece of Swiss watchmaking history — this Eterna-Matic Centenaire “61” dates to around 1961, celebrating Eterna’s centenary with timeless elegance and technical innovation.Features: • Brand/Model: Eterna-Matic Centenaire “61” • Year: Circa 1961 (movement serial 4,508,574) • Movement: Automatic Eterna caliber 1438U / 1439U, 21 jewels, famous five-ball-bearing rotor system • Case: Gold-cap over stainless steel (thick gold layer, more durable than plating) • Dial: Original champagne/gold tone, applied markers, date window at 3 o’clock • Crystal: Acrylic • Size: ~34.5 mm diameter (excluding crown) • Beat rate: 18,000 bphCondition: • The watch is running at approx. −45 seconds/day on the timegrapher with good amplitude (260°) and low beat error (0.4 ms). • Case shows visible wear at lugs and edges with steel showing through — consistent with vintage gold-cap watches. • Dial and hands are original, showing light age-appropriate patina. • Service history unknown; a professional cleaning/regulation is recommended for everyday use.Why it’s special: • The Centenaire line was Eterna’s flagship dress watch in the early 1960s, showcasing the brand’s legendary five-ball-bearing automatic winding system — a design so iconic it became Eterna’s logo. • This piece combines mid-century Swiss elegance with collectible horological engineering.Sold As-Is:This is a vintage watch over 60 years old, sold in working condition but without warranty. No returns due to age-related nature. Please review photos carefully to assess cosmetic condition. Buy at Ebay

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