Incoming Eterna-matic Kontiki Super

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Incoming Eterna-matic Kontiki Super

Post by demer03 » Sun Oct 22, 2023 2:31 pm

Found a vintage one 😬

It’s not good for the wallet hanging out here.

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Post by JDC222 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 6:29 am

Right on!!
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Post by gonzomantis » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:05 am

Cool. Is it an issued IDF?
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Post by justsellbrgs » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:34 am

Nice one Mike........ is this heading to Jack?
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Post by JDC222 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:37 am

I feel responsible for this and expect full credit for the joy you feel when it hits your wrist :excited: :love:
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Post by rockmastermike » Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:56 am

Righteous pickup, Mike
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Post by River Rat » Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:09 am

Congrats Mike on another vintage pick up.
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Re: Incoming Eterna-matic Kontiki Super

Post by demer03 » Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:22 am

gonzomantis wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:05 am
 Cool. Is it an issued IDF?
No, civvie version unfortunately
justsellbrgs wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:34 am
 Nice one Mike........ is this heading to Jack?
Lord knows I've sent him enough, lately. I'll wait to see what I got first. Totally dependent on accuracy.

Thanks gents!
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Post by gwells » Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:06 pm

the vintage one is *SO* much better than the remake. nice pickup.
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Re: Incoming Eterna-matic Kontiki Super

Post by demer03 » Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:36 pm

When I received it, it was obvious the bezel insert was from the later model quartz. So....knowing these were a shared case design, I started looking for Kontiki, Scubapro 500, Nautilus, Benthos, etc., and lo and behold I stumbled upon a Benthos insert in great shape.

Much better and correct to how it left Switzerland in 1973.

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Post by aikiman44 » Fri Nov 03, 2023 2:52 pm

Perfect match.
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Post by dnslater » Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:35 am

Looks great. Have always loved these.
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Post by dukerules » Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:45 am

Amazing.
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Post by aikiman44 » Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:40 pm

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This is an issued version.
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Post by demer03 » Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:24 am

aikiman44 wrote: ↑
Tue Nov 07, 2023 1:40 pm
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This is an issued version.
Nice. I’ve had a couple of those.
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Post by Steve O. » Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:02 am

So cool. I would have paid dearly for that insert when I had my Benthos 500.
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Post by River Rat » Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:17 pm

That insert a BIG improvement still have mine after all these years.
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Re: Incoming Eterna-matic Kontiki Super

Post by demer03 » Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:35 pm

Steve O. wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:02 am
 So cool. I would have paid dearly for that insert when I had my Benthos 500.
Just popped on eBay for $225 buy it now. Deal!
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Post by Steve O. » Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:15 pm

demer03 wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 08, 2023 3:35 pm
Steve O. wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:02 am
 So cool. I would have paid dearly for that insert when I had my Benthos 500.
Just popped on eBay for $225 buy it now. Deal!
Damn!
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