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Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by aikiman44 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:44 am

Regarding the flip up mechanism, though the minute circle on the outer edge of the dial is internal, it's adjusted by turning the external bezel. This can only be done when the PVD'd titanium case is released from the stainless cage (flipped up). When the case is locked down, the bezel is protected from accidental adjustments.
The crown has a unique gasket system and does not screw down for WR. It can be operated at depth, even with a gloved hand. Therefore, it's also protected in the flip down position.

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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by BSears » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:48 am

I don't think I've seen that one before, Jay. Friggin sweet, though! :thumbsup: What's under the hood?
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by ElChingon7 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:48 am

Meh...not too crazy about it, you should flip it. No pun intended.

Seriously...big time pice Jay. Love the Poseidon second hand. How's the lume ?
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by aikiman44 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:58 am

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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by jimyritz » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:06 am

What a unique/cool looking watch...Interesting spot for the date window..


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Post by userfriendly » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:02 am

Now that is cool :headbang:
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by Rambam » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:25 am

Never seen anything like that, very cool! Must be a rare piece?
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Post by ericf4 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:28 am

i was bidding on that model on ebay last week....NICE
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Post by twostirish222 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:40 am

Wow, that is brilliant.
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Post by ezcheese » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:46 am

Frickin cool! :fro:
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by cali kid » Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:51 am

Sweet piece!! :clap:
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Post by PoliMalaka » Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:14 am

Why does it flip up? Serious question.
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by aikiman44 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 12:54 pm

In the first post I explain why there's a flip up mechanism.
The Kontiki Dive is not that rare, but until recently they were not available in the US. I think there was one Canadian dealer that was an Eterna AD.
They're pretty much being dumped now on fleabay. Seems that a bunch of gray market dealers acquired them. If you follow the completed auctions they're going for significantly less than even the normal discount prices. I'd followed the devolpment of this for a couple years, first seeing pictures in a 2005 Eterna catalog. In the past year a couple guys from Europe posted up theirs, the first I'd seen them anywhere.
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Post by SCM64 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:10 pm

Been looking for in the wild pics forever. Those are freakin' SICK. :shock:

I will have to check those sales out as I thought these were indeed rare since I could never find out much info. Thanks for the pics, that is the shizzle yo. :fro:
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Post by SCM64 » Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:17 pm

46mm x16mm...not bad, looks like it would be larger. Even more interesting...... :think:
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Post by DEMO » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:27 pm

Damn, thats friggin' cool, and unique. :bananastoner:
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Post by Pasquale » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:55 pm

Def cool piece.. I never seen that b4
looks great Jay
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Post by snoballz » Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:43 pm

Very nice hardware. Nice meeting you the other day, Jay and glad your brought the KonTiki along.
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by watchdawg » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:06 pm

Saw one in Dubai awhile back the thing is big to say the least. Can't remember the price thou. I was just surprised to even see one.
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by PoliMalaka » Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:26 pm

aikiman44 wrote:In the first post I explain why there's a flip up mechanism.
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by W. C. Bartlett » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:02 am

I think that in the future, this watch will be one of those watches that collectors will flock to. I would recommend holding on to it.
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by SCM64 » Sat Dec 05, 2009 6:42 pm

W. C. Bartlett wrote:I think that in the future, this watch will be one of those watches that collectors will flock to. I would recommend holding on to it.
Could not agree more. :ugeek:
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Re: Eterna KonTiki 1000 M Diver

Post by deepcdvr » Sat Dec 05, 2009 7:20 pm

Bill is right, I'd hold on to it..

It's really cool too!
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