Eterna Matic 1000 Watch, 1969

Eterna Matic 1000 Swiss watch, circa 1969. The history of Eterna officially began on November 7, 1856. Its founders, Dr. Joseph Girard (surgeon) and Urs Shild, a teacher, named the company U.Shild & Co. Shild was an accountant at F. Kunz & Girard, when one day he managed to become a partner, changing the name to Girard & Shild, producing blanks and pocket watches. In 1866 Girard left the company and was replaced by Adolph Shild, Urs's brother. In 1896, Adolph Shild left the company to found one under his own name: A. Shild or AS. In 1905, U. Shild & Co. was renamed Eterna. Eterna's success came in 1908 with the first watch with an integrated alarm clock. The history of Eterna is actually a good part of the history of modern watchmaking. In 1930 Eterna marketed the smallest form movement called "baguette", dedicated to women's watches. In 1932 Eterna founded a new mechanical movement manufacturing company named ETA and expanded its production and its current know-how with the acquisition of Valjoux. In 1947, what would become a symbolic and legendary watch was born: the Eterna Kon Tiki. In 1948 another successful Eterna watch was launched: the Eterna-Matic. On June 30, 2012, Eterna was acquired by the Volant Ltd. group. Movement signed "Eterna matic" automatic caliber 1489K. Date display at 3 o'clock with quick adjustment at the 2nd position of the crown. Works very well. Stainless steel caseback signed Eterna Watch Co Swiss. 20 micron gold-plated case, 33.5 mm diameter. Mother-of-pearl effect metal dial signed "Eterna Matic 1000". Good condition. New black leather strap. To see the video of how the watch works, open the following link: https://youtu.be/Slykoeg5b3I For more than 30 years in the antique business, Antiquariato Cherubini Zorzella guarantees its customers maximum reliability and security in purchases with careful packaging and traceability of packages. Delivery included, by express courier. Shipping throughout the European Union. Payment: Bank transfer, PayPal