thanks for the review Don.

i'm with Art on this. i really like the Spherodrive movement.
Eterna deserve much more recognition, because, and please correct me if i'm wrong, without the Eterna matic movement there would be no ETA 2824 etc.
they certainly have a place in my heart although i only own one now.

best
G

Eterna Watches - Pre BaselWorld 2014 report

By: DonCorson : March 19th, 2014-02:31

Pre BaselWorld 2014 report - Eterna Watches Eterna is one of the grand old names of Swiss watchmaking. It can call on a history going back to its founding in 1856 by Dr. Joseph Girard and Urs Schild. Less than 10 years later Dr. Girard sold his shares to ...

Fascinating ...

By: Marcus Hanke : March 19th, 2014-06:25

I always had a soft spot for Eterna, and felt very sorry for its demise, while it had such a great potential for mechanical innovation. Let's hope that under the new ownership the situation will improve. Thank you for the great overview of movements! Marc...

I'm going to get myself a look at that new KonTiki

By: cazalea : March 19th, 2014-06:49

since owning this one (a long time ago), I too have had a fondness for Eterna watches. and I like that Adventic too. Thanks Don. Mike ...

Eterna could be a brand to look out for in the coming years

By: Spellbound : March 19th, 2014-07:13

That 3510 movement and the round 3515 are indeed certainly quite handsome and well finished with impressive capabilities for this price range. Looking forward to seeing the round one housed in a classic case, perhaps like from the Vaughn collection cases....

Must admit that I have a soft spot for...

By: blomman Mr Blue : March 19th, 2014-10:07

The KonTiki ! :) Both the watch and the history behind the name. Looking forward to see more from this brand! :) Best Blomman ...

Eterna seems to be a favorite . . .

By: Dr No : March 19th, 2014-11:54

. . . amongst moderators. Even though I've never owned one, they're one of mine as well. There's a current model, the Madison Sphere-o-drive, that's been on my short list ever since it was introduced. Thanks, Don, for bringing us this report. Can't wait f...

Fascinating news with (some) special twists...

By: Ornatus-Mundi : March 19th, 2014-14:23

like the tilted double date on a bombé dial. Otherwise I think the brand still needs to find a common language, particularly on the otherwise quite promising movements. Cheers, Magnus

thanks for the review Don.

By: G99 : March 20th, 2014-12:34

i'm with Art on this. i really like the Spherodrive movement. Eterna deserve much more recognition, because, and please correct me if i'm wrong, without the Eterna matic movement there would be no ETA 2824 etc. they certainly have a place in my heart alth...

Great report, Don

By: jporos : March 23rd, 2014-06:28

Eterna has a stable of great movements. Hopefully great design will be mated to these movements. I am not sure what they are trying to accomplish with the new Kon Tiki design.