Tropical

Eterna manual-wind dress watch in a stainless steel case, dating to approximately the early 1950s based on the case and movement serial numbers. The watch measures 34.5mm in diameter excluding the crown, with a cream dial featuring Arabic numerals and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. Case, dial and movement are all signed Eterna; no model name or reference number is printed on the piece. The dial shows extensive age-related spotting consistent with a lacquer dial of this age. The case retains clean lines with light handling marks. The crystal appears to be a period-correct acrylic dome with no major chips. The watch is fitted with a black lizard-embossed aftermarket leather strap and an unsigned gold-tone buckle. The watch is running and keeps time correctly. When the crown is pulled to the time-setting position and turned, it occasionally returns on its own to the winding position — a mechanical characteristic of the crown/stem that does not affect winding or timekeeping. From a private collection. No box or papers. Shipped fully insured, tracked, and signature-required worldwide.