Eterna
super kontiki

Discover the timeless design of the vintage EternaMatic Super KonTiki, reference 130FTP3, dating from 1970. This exceptional timepiece embodies the brand’s heritage of performance, endurance, and Swiss craftsmanship from the golden age of the 1960s. A rare and collectible watch offering both classic aesthetics and outstanding robustness, it was built to withstand the most demanding conditions — true to Eterna’s adventurous spirit.

The Eterna watch presented here is the reference 130-FTP-3 with automatic winding. It represents the third and final version of this iconic 1960s model, powered by an Eterna calibre 1489K with 17 jewels. The movement operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 49 hours after full winding. While originally water-resistant to 20 ATM, this vintage piece should now be considered splash-resistant due to its age. The black dial features luminescent Tritium hour markers and a date window positioned at 3 o'clock. The original luminescent hands were re-lumed in the 1980s. Discover in our Mostra-Mag Watch History section.

To recap, the year 1856 marks the founding of the company under the name “Dr. Girard & Schild,” initially specializing in the production of watch movements. In the early 1900s, the brand adopted the name “Eterna” and began manufacturing complete watches. After World War II, in 1948, Eterna revolutionized the watch industry by introducing the ball-bearing mounted rotor for automatic movements, known as the “Eterna-Matic.” This innovation greatly improved the reliability and efficiency of automatic watches. Then in 1958, the brand launched the KonTiki collection, inspired by Thor Heyerdahl’s expedition across the Pacific Ocean. These watches were designed to be robust and reliable — ideal for explorers and adventurers.

Eterna played a key role in the development of the Swiss watch industry, notably through its contribution to the creation of ETA SA, a company that produces movements used by many prestigious brands and which now designs the majority of calibres used by the Swatch Group. Eterna is also widely recognized for its historical innovations in design and technology, especially in the fields of diving and sports watches. Today, the brand continues to produce timepieces that blend horological tradition with modern innovation. Collectors and watch enthusiasts alike appreciate Eterna for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship.