Their inspiring expedition to prove their anthropological theory that the polynesian isles were populated by the peoples from south america, and not asia, all whilst. They all offer an extension segment for use when diving. Being as logtime fan of thor heyerdahls books, i have a great deal of respect. The museum of eterna s novel the first good novel is the very definition of a novel written ahead of its time. Vintage 1950s eterna matic kon tiki automatic date mens. Song the kontiki man theme end titles music artist film symphony orchestra. Official eterna kontiki watches, full collection of mens and ladies eterna watches to buy online.
Eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 all prices for. This study guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of kontiki. Im actually a big fan of this one as well, but yes, i do prefer the original. Eterna perpetuating the kontiki legend eterna affirms its ties with one of the most significant anthropological expeditions of modern times, as the kontiki collection celebrates its 55th anniversary this year with a new version and a new calibre. The journey will take 6 weeks and cover more than 6,000 kilometers of ocean. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. After all, its been over 30 years since the original issue. Eterna kontiki for adventurers and individualists with the recent kontiki sales from wow thewatchery announced in the heads up i saw a bargain thread, as well as black friday sales from last year, i am sure there are many new owners that want to show off their new aquisitions. The watches in the kontiki line continue reading eterna launches new super kontiki models inspired by original.
In 1958, eterna adopted the kontiki name for its most rugged line of timepieces as a homage to the 101day oceanic odyssey. Eterna is a swiss watch brand with a great history of firsts in both. Travelling across the pacific ocean for 4,340 miles for 101 days on a wooden raft built using skills and materials only available to the preconquest peruvians. Improvements might have included m depth rating, domed sapphire and a rubber dive strap. Eterna heritage super kontiki le 1973 the dive watch connection. The mentor of the expedition wore an eterna on his wrist.
Eterna pioneers of the mechanical watch industry youtube. High to low best sellers most viewed savings % off coupon deal eterna adventic gmt automatic anthracite dial mens watch. Oct 18, 2017 timescape, also carries the kontiki 4 hands eternamatic, which has many of the same aspects as the original release, making it ideal for the explorer who has an appreciation for history. The eterna matic kontiki watch came out a year after the expedition, it is a watch with a generous 37mm diameter, integrated steel case and with a water resistance of 20 atm, assembles the known caliber 1422u being an automatic watch central second hand, which beats at a frequency of 18,000 a h and has a power reserve of 48 hours. Since the kontiki was introduced, it has been eternas best known watch and over the years has taken myriad forms, including.
He set out from the peruvian coast heading for the. Eterna super kontiki all prices for eterna super kontiki. Dec 17, 2015 this guide provides a short history of the firm and its styles. Eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 eterna watch. Eterna super kontiki and homages ive always been fascinated by the kontiki adventures of thor heyerdahl in 1947.
Kontiki by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Eterna kontiki bezel doxa has similar bezel markings, but theirs is listed in feet instead of meters. Eterna kontiki all prices for eterna kontiki watches on. Eterna matic kontiki ref tt 1960s patina dial 37mm jumbo. Eterna kontiki date automatic black dial black leather men.
Their mission details and identities are classified. Eterna supplied the heritage super kontiki 1973 with a very authentic vintagestyle mesh metal bracelet which is well, difficult to size. Eterna has a very important place in the history of watchmaking. Below is a link to doxas website where you can download instructions that. However, weve been unable to find any direct evidence that heyerdahls watch was an eterna or any record of its fate. Eterna gentswristwatch super kontiki date analog automatic 1273. Eternas limited edition bronze kontiki was just released at baselworld 2017 and features a 44mm bronze case and ceramic bezel. Just to mention two facts, consider that it was eterna that introduced the ball bearings solution that is still used today on automatic movements and that eta, the largest manufacturer of swiss watch movements today part of the swatch group, was founded by eterna. I first wrote about the original eterna super kontiki watch here. May 01, 2014 an eterna matic from that period is definitely a watch worth checking out the next time you consider to getting hold of a vintage watch. The kontiki is an ongoing available model from eterna, but special models are released on each 10 year anniversary 10, 20, 30, and so on. Eterna launches new super kontiki models inspired by original. Discover a large selection of eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches.
Each of our team members chose to wear their eterna differently, but i actually decided to use a different mesh metal bracelet also from eterna, but that came with a newer model. The passionate desire to master horological challenges as well as to constantly improve existing features has been driving eterna scince 1856. Unfollow eterna kontiki to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The kontiki can trace its origins to a balsawood raft used by thor heyerdahl and his crew of five scientists in 1947. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the more. Ever since it was established in 1856 eterna has turned out fine, highquality timepieces highlighting the craftsmanship and professional commitment of generations of. Eterna super kontiki and homages the book is a great read, the movie about the adventure is about average, and the actual oscar winning documentary of their voyage excellent. The kontiki 10 model was introduced by eterna in early 1968 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the first eterna kontiki in 1958, the company having been a major sponsor of the original expedition. This waterproof watch was designed to commemorate the expedition of archaeologist thor heyerdahl which in 1947, together with five other scientists, set out from the peruvian coast into the pacific ocean on a simple raft made of balsa wood named after kontiki. Described here are the first three eterna superkontiki generations which. Vintage eterna kontiki watch from 1958 automatic quite. Eterna kontiki 10 steel with heyerdahl book 1968 vintage.
More than 200 verified dealers in the united kingdom. The adventure of thor heyerdahl and his companions on their raft the kontiki has gone down in legend as a feat of endurance and courage. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a. The history of eterna time and watches the watch blog. The watch family was inspired by the 1947 expedition mounted by norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl and his crew when they sailed east to west across the pacific on a handbuilt wooden raft, wearing eterna wristwatches. Eterna heritage super kontiki 1973 limited edition watch. Discover a large selection of eterna kontiki watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Since the kontiki was introduced, it has been eterna s best known watch and over the years has taken myriad forms, including.
Norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl, along with a crew of 5, drifted and sailed on kontiki, a balsawood raft, from peru to the polynesian islands in 1947. Kontiki was the name of the balsawood raft used by the norwegian explore thor heyerdahl, as he together with his crew crossed the pacific in 1947. As a familyowned company, eterna has remained faithful to its original philosophy that of. This book is a gem, and should be read with all the perspectives available. The book is a great read, the movie about the adventure is about average, and the actual oscar winning documentary of their voyage excellent. Yes, its easier for the average watch aficionado to remember which was the first watch on top of the everest or on the moon. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by a mythical hero, kontiki. First introduced in 1960, eterna s superkontiki was designed to be and offered as a true diving watch doing so to an extent that few other manufacturers of the time could match.
Across the pacific by raft and in a documentary the following year that won the academy award. Of course, which one is the original is up for debate, since the concept diver started out as a pd watch, but the powers that be decided that it would be better served to debut under the eterna label as part of their drive to reintroduce the brand to the north american market. Coupon deal eterna skeleton special edition 1856 hand wind anthracite dial mens watch. Kollective technology inc, formerly kontiki inc, is a cloudbased, softwaredefined enterprise content delivery sdecdn company headquartered bend, oregon, in the united states. Eterna perpetuating the kontiki legend trends and style. I do not know if they have any other modifications. The kontiki watch is much sought after by collectors. Six missing explorers watches whose fate wed love to. An eterna kontiki from my late fathers large watch collection.
Eterna kontiki 1958 kontiki was the name of the balsawood raft used by the norwegian explore thor heyerdahl, as he together with his crew crossed the pacific in 1947. So this original version of the eterna super kontiki was meant for. A very slim case with inward slanting sides from the bezel towards the back. Only buy eterna timepieces from a seller offering complete original papers and box, and who can confirm the watchs provenance and. In the history of modern watchmaking, many iconic timepieces have been closely tied to.
Heyerdahl recounted the epic voyage in the bestselling 1950 book kontiki. Eterna kontiki date apr 07, 2009 by evgueni matoussevitch 7927 views although definitely larger than average with its 42 mm in diameter, the new eterna kontiki date ref. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. The royal kontiki chronograph is one of the first watches to offer an inhouse eterna movement. This guide provides a short history of the firm and its styles.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and. Onboard will be the eterna super kontiki, and the journey is a recreation of the famous voyage made by norwegian thor heyerdahl in 1947. In my case, and because a book on thor heyerdahls epic journey captured my. The eterna kontiki watch came out in 1958, and again, it seems unlikely that eterna would have given the watch that name, and used heyerdahls expeditions in its marketing, were the connection not legitimate. While the new and older version of the watch have some differences, the character of the original classic remains thankfully. But i have heard they exist in the minds of some people. The name eterna is synonymous with timepieces of the highest quality, with swiss watchmaking tradition, and with an outstanding spirit of innovation. Eterna watch history worldfamous eterna watch movements. Eterna affirms its ties with one of the most significant anthropological. That same year, eterna introduced a watch that will become a classic of the grenchen watchmaker, the kontiki. This particular line, like some older omega constellations and longines pieces comes with a raised design in the case back that goes a long way to tell about the historical condition of the watch. The eterna super kontiki limited edition 1973 is a wonderful exemplar of honesty. Described here are the first three eterna superkontiki generations which, when combined, span roughly from 19601971.
They were respected as among the best of the worlds special forces, often compared to us navy seals and britains special boat service. Eterna is a swiss luxury watch company founded in grenchen, canton solothurn on 7. Up to 5 years 0% finance and free delivery available on eterna. Preowned eterna watches buy a preowned eterna watch on. Allow me to elaborate further on the various virtues of this retro 1970s inspired timepiece. Thor heyerdahl, a norwegian zoologist, explains how he develops a theory on how the pacific islands were originally. Solid 18ct gold kontiki medal in back case stunning silver dial signed eterna matic kontiki sweeping second hand 39mm including origina. Being a limited edition, the eterna heritage super kontiki 1973 watch will be limited to just 1,973 pieces for the year it was originally introduced. What, in 1856, set out as a factory producing blank movements, in time, grew into a mature manufacturing enterprise thanks to the vision and tenacity of founding partner urs schild. It is a shame that most vintage watch lovers likely have never held one in their hands. Originally, eterna created the kontiki to be a direct competitor to the omega seamaster and the rolex explorer, which it undoubtedly was, yet its profile with the general public is lower than either. The back has the ubiquitous eterna kontiki balsawood raft.
Discover a large selection of eterna super kontiki watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Among the many great historic dive watch families is the eterna kontiki. Eterna heritage super kontiki le 1973 the dive watch. At the forefront of innovations throughout history, eterna watches are part of a.
Macedonio known to everyone by his unusual first name worked on this novel in the 1930s and early 40s, during the heyday of argentine literary culture, and around the same time that at swimtwobirds was published, a novel that. Aug 15, 2014 the allure of military watches idf eterna kontiki super one of my favorite milwatches is the early 1970s israeli defense force idf eterna kontiki super, which was issued to israels elite naval commando unit shayetet, some really hardcore special forces operatives and essentially israels version of our seals. The watch for sale here dates from june 1968 and is in superb condition. Mens rare eterna eternamatic 3000 1950s 18ct gold vintage mens watch, linen dial very good condition, brevete 21 rubis cal 1466u. The allure of military watches idf eterna kontiki super. To this day it remains the most iconic eterna series ever made. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award. A hilarious and often quite moving book, the museum of eternas novel redefined the limits of the genre, and has had a lasting impact on latin american literature. Sep 04, 2014 how the voyage of the kontiki misled the world about navigating the pacific smithsonian geographer doug herman explains the traditional science of traversing the ocean seas. That he did all this wearing an eterna watch was the genesis for the kontiki line. Its been suggested that eterna might have updated the reissue. I first wrote about the original eterna super kontiki watch here, discussing how it was used by the famous idf israeli defense. Movement is eterna spec eta2892a1 with guilt rotor and kif shock protection. Operating in 190 countries with locations across america, europe and apac, it employs 117 people around the world and provides its services to over 5 customers.
Eterna fitted the watch with a great mesh metal bracelet with a special deployment clasp for micro adjusting it. Eterna the essential kontiki date trends and style. Oct 16, 2015 in november 2015, two boats will set sail towards easter island. He set out from the peruvian coast heading for the polynesian atoll. Very comfortable to wear and original bracelet feels very solid. A stunning eterna kontiki automatic c1960s on a new brown strap.
Anyway, longines didnt make it into the history books as the brand of the watches worn by the kontiki crew. In its time the company has held the record for the slimmest quartz watch ever produced linear quartz squelette, 1. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. B ar none, my favorite new watch for 2010 from eterna is this wonderful heritage rerelease model of the classic super kontiki from 1973. Eterna has a history of being innovative, as the illustrations opposite show. The famed range of sport watches has had a legion of variants over.
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