This Eterna chronograph dates back to the 1940s and features a beautiful two-tone dial housed in a large 38mm Spillmann case.
The stunning patina on the two-tone dial makes for an attractive vintage look to this watch. Both the central hands and the sub-register hands have the elegant feuille shape. The blue tachymeter and red telemeter scales give the dial a sporty touch.
What makes this watch so special and rare is the snapback Spillmann case, which is one of the first waterproof wristwatch cases in the world. Most water resistant watches from this era had a screwed back. The back of this watch has a "lip" that was designed to open the strong-pressed case cover. The lugs have the typical Spillmann shape with an edge and bevel.
Inside the watch beats the robust manual-wind caliber Valjoux 22, a movement renowned for its reliability, making the watch perfect for everyday use.
This Eterna chronograph is also mentioned in the book "FERO - 150 Steel Chronographs", highlighting its collectible value and significance (see images).
Condition report.
Dial: excellent authentic condition - even patina - without scratches and without spots - intact tachymeter and telemeter scales - correct set of hands - signed with "FAB.SUISSE".
Case: intact lugs - very light wear marks - deep engraving of the case number on the back.
Movement: manual winding caliber Eterna 703 (Valjoux 22) - timegrapher values: rate: -7 s/day, amplitude: 292, beat error: 0.4. Chronograph starts, stops and resets perfectly.
Case number: 2720xxx
Movement number: 2797xxx
Int.Exe.: 42818