ET-002: C 1940's ETERNA BIRKS CHALLENGER MILITARY WATCH W/ MANUAL WIND MOVEMENT

$2,300.00

CASE

  • Case Material: Stainless Steel

  • Case Back Material: Stainless Steel

  • Bezel Material: Stainless Steel

  • Case Width w/ Crown: 37 mm

  • Case Width w/o Crown: 35 mm

  • Lug Width: 18 mm

  • Length Lug to Lug: 44 mm

  • Case Depth: 6 mm

  • Screw Down Crown: No

  • Rotating Bezel: No

  • Case Back Attachment: Screw

  • Markings on Case Back: “ETERNA | SHOCK ABSORBER | AMORTISSEUR DE CHOCS | STAINLESS STEEL | WATERPROOF | IMPERMEABLE | ANTI MAGNETIC | 3445035 | SWISS:

  • Markings on Inside of Case Back: “ETERNA WATCH CO. | SWISS | ACIER INOXYDABLE | A”

  • Other Markings on Case: NA

  • Original Water Resistance: NA

DIAL

  • Original Dial: Yes

  • Repainted Original Dial: Possibly

  • Replaced Dial: No

  • Dial Color(s): Black

  • Tachometer: No

  • Lumens: Yes - Markers & Hands - have been touched up

  • Markings on Dial: “BIRKS CHALLENGER | ETERNA”

CRYSTAL

  • Crystal Material: Acrylic

  • Needs Replacement: No

MOVEMENT

  • Maker: ETERNA

  • Caliber: Unknown

  • Movement Serial No.: 3518142

  • Movement Type: Manual

  • # of Jewels: 15

  • Markings on Movement: “ETERNA SWISS | 15 JEWELS | 3518142”

COMPLICATIONS

  • Chronograph: No

  • Stop Watch: No

  • Rotating Inner Bezel: No

  • Alarm: No

  • Date: No

  • Day - Date: No

  • Triple Date: No

  • Moon Phase: No

SIGNATURES

  • Signed Crystal: No

  • Signed Dial: Yes

  • Signed Case: Yes

  • Signed Inside Case Back: Yes

  • Signed Crown: No

  • Signed Movement: Yes

  • Signed Bracelet / Strap: No

Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.

Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted.

CASE

  • Case Material: Stainless Steel

  • Case Back Material: Stainless Steel

  • Bezel Material: Stainless Steel

  • Case Width w/ Crown: 37 mm

  • Case Width w/o Crown: 35 mm

  • Lug Width: 18 mm

  • Length Lug to Lug: 44 mm

  • Case Depth: 6 mm

  • Screw Down Crown: No

  • Rotating Bezel: No

  • Case Back Attachment: Screw

  • Markings on Case Back: “ETERNA | SHOCK ABSORBER | AMORTISSEUR DE CHOCS | STAINLESS STEEL | WATERPROOF | IMPERMEABLE | ANTI MAGNETIC | 3445035 | SWISS:

  • Markings on Inside of Case Back: “ETERNA WATCH CO. | SWISS | ACIER INOXYDABLE | A”

  • Other Markings on Case: NA

  • Original Water Resistance: NA

DIAL

  • Original Dial: Yes

  • Repainted Original Dial: Possibly

  • Replaced Dial: No

  • Dial Color(s): Black

  • Tachometer: No

  • Lumens: Yes - Markers & Hands - have been touched up

  • Markings on Dial: “BIRKS CHALLENGER | ETERNA”

CRYSTAL

  • Crystal Material: Acrylic

  • Needs Replacement: No

MOVEMENT

  • Maker: ETERNA

  • Caliber: Unknown

  • Movement Serial No.: 3518142

  • Movement Type: Manual

  • # of Jewels: 15

  • Markings on Movement: “ETERNA SWISS | 15 JEWELS | 3518142”

COMPLICATIONS

  • Chronograph: No

  • Stop Watch: No

  • Rotating Inner Bezel: No

  • Alarm: No

  • Date: No

  • Day - Date: No

  • Triple Date: No

  • Moon Phase: No

SIGNATURES

  • Signed Crystal: No

  • Signed Dial: Yes

  • Signed Case: Yes

  • Signed Inside Case Back: Yes

  • Signed Crown: No

  • Signed Movement: Yes

  • Signed Bracelet / Strap: No

Please Note: While this watch was waterproof rated when originally produced, gaskets and seals wear out over time. Consequently, we do not guarantee that this watch retains its original waterproof rating. It would be best to have a watchmaker check all the gaskets and seals before subjecting it to water or high humidity conditions.

Note: Vintage Time Online offers every one of our watches to be purchased on Ebay and then inspected by their independent watch authenticators to verify that the watch conforms to all of the details described in our listings. Any inconsistencies will cause the transaction to be cancelled and the buyer’s payment refunded. This ensures that buyers receive exactly what is represented in our listing photos and descriptions and they receive the full benefits of Ebay’s Buyer Protection. Here’s the link to our Ebay Store - https://www.ebay.com/str/vintagetimeonline - If you don’t see a watch listed there, send us an email and we will get the listing posted.