Eterna Sevenday Fastbeat: Vintage High-Beat Charm

KMII · 2018-07-19T01:24:07Z

KMII showcases his Eterna Sevenday Fastbeat, celebrating its high-frequency movement and Italian day disc. Discover the charm of vintage watches.

KMII

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KMII shares his Eterna Sevenday Fastbeat, celebrating its high-frequency movement, distinctive case design, and charming Italian day disc. His post highlights the unique appeal of vintage watches, particularly those with quirky features and a strong sense of character. This piece invites readers to appreciate the often-overlooked details that make vintage timepieces so special.

Returning from holidays is a great way to reconnect with watches you haven’t taken with. And as another watch from the Fastbeat list (here: www.watchprosite.com for potential candidates) is inbound, I figured the time came for the Eterna Sevenday Fastbeat to get some wrist time.

In addition to the 36.000VpH movement that I generally have a weak spot for, the funky - era appropriate - case design and some of the grooviest hour markers known to vintage watchmaking, it has one more endearing feature. An Italian day disc.

The watch is a day / date (hence Sevenday) with a semi quickset date. Namely the date is but the day isn’t. Not as tragic as it sounds, as in spite of a relatively compact crown, which is fully recessed into the case in the zero position, one can very easily go through a whole week when setting it. And thereby cycle through the Italian day names, which all just sound so much nicer than their German or English equivalents

I guess non-English date wheels are rarer today than 50 years ago - so another fun aspect of vintage watches

The next Fastbeat has no day complication but a much more elaborate movement, a less dramatic case but a much more interesting dial... Looking forward to adding my fifth Fastbeat soon

Have a great week!

Key Points from the Discussion

The market for watches between entry-level and high-end often lacks creative or lighthearted designs, suggesting that buyers' preferences for 'serious' watches influence brand offerings.
The author confirms he already owns five high-beat watches and is excited about adding a sixth from a new brand with historical involvement in high-frequency movements.
The Eterna Sevenday Fastbeat is cherished for its fun character and nostalgic connection to trips to Italy.
Rolex is noted as unique in offering over 50 languages for its Day-Date complication, a feature not commonly replicated by other brands.
Vintage Eterna is highlighted as an exciting brand with many interesting facets for collectors.
The discussion includes anticipation for the author's next high-beat acquisition, with a fellow collector showcasing their own high-beat watch.

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KMII

Jul 19, 2018

More will come in time but slowly it’s growing...

KMII

Jul 19, 2018

The next one is funky in a different way - different brand, too. Quite excited

kev09

Jul 19, 2018

I also like the name “Sevenday” - all one word! I find little details like that very appealing. Regards Kev.

KMII

Jul 19, 2018

I find vintage Eterna to be quite an exciting brand. So many interesting facets to it

nomadgiles

Jul 19, 2018

I guess your other high beats are the Seiko’s? - what’s due next in the 36000 fast lane? Cheers, Giles.

KMII

Jul 19, 2018

Actually forgot that I’m already at five The sixth will be a new brand to me but certainly one with a historical involvement in the field Thanks Giles and your high beats - like the one next to the Eterna - are truly superb!

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