Incoming Eterna Kon Tiki Heritage 1973

Jcp311 · Post by **Jcp311** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:00 pm

So I haven't been stoked about a watch like this one in a long time. Apparently Eterna just released the last, or one of the last batches of the Kon Tiki originally released in 2010. So for any of you on the fence about getting a new one, they're factory fresh!

Does anyone else have one or has had one? Like to share some thoughts?

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r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:16 pm

Had one briefly. Sweet looking piece, felt solid. The mesh was a bit "flimsy" than what I'm used to but overall nice package.

Great history and not very common. Congrats

dukerules · Post by **dukerules** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:26 pm

Have almost pulled the trigger on a few occasions. Love it. Congrats!

Post by **logan2z** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:29 pm

I had one for a while but I ended up flipping it for - something else, can't remember what. It's a nice piece, I did enjoy it while I had it.

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:38 pm

Great piece and I too owned one briefly. It visually wears large for a 44mm. Lume was average. Overall a real solid diver. Congrats!!

Chocodove · Post by **Chocodove** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:39 pm

Congrats. Always been curious about these.

Jcp311 · Post by **Jcp311** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:44 pm

logan2z wrote:I had one for a while but I ended up flipping it for - something else, can't remember what. It's a nice piece, I did enjoy it while I had it.

I'm really hoping it doesn't become a flip. It checks all the boxes for me design-wise and has a legtimate retro pedigree. We'll see though.

HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:45 pm

Beautiful watch. $1715 on of all places Amazon.

Jcp311 · Post by **Jcp311** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:46 pm

r.palace wrote:Had one briefly. Sweet looking piece, felt solid. The mesh was a bit "flimsy" than what I'm used to but overall nice package.

Great history and not very common. Congrats

I've wondered why Eterna isn't more common...I don't get the impression they market to the US that heavily. In fact I don't think I've ever seen one in person except for in the used box at my local jeweler.

Post by **CGSshorty** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 4:53 pm

Great watch. I'd buy one if I didn't have my PO.

Post by **logan2z** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:17 pm

The watch looked great on a vintagey leather strap that Drew made for it, with pip-matching minimal stitching.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:19 pm

I really like this one. It ticks a lot of boxes for me - case, mesh, vintage look. It seems like a really cool watch.

hoppes-no9 · Post by **hoppes-no9** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:05 pm

Congrats on the pickup, that's a great-looking watch.

Eterna is one of numerous companies with designs I really like that don't seem to get much recognition, yet are of superb quality. Certina, Alpina, Mido, Muhle, Oris, Perrelet come to mind.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:50 pm

I've always wanted one, but seem to hesitate when it comes time to buy. not sure why.

Congrats on yours!

djh1201 · Post by **djh1201** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:55 pm

Guess its a grail for me, I've had mine 5 years! Refer to it as my mistress though, as its a bit high maintenance between the high polish and the crappy lume. Still love it though.

Really short lugs, if you have any custom straps made, need to keep this in mind.

Looks great on Drew Canvas!

Post by **CGSshorty** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:50 pm

djh1201 wrote:Guess its a grail for me, I've had mine 5 years! Refer to it as my mistress though, as its a bit high maintenance between the high polish and the crappy lume. Still love it though.

Really short lugs, if you have any custom straps made, need to keep this in mind.

Looks great on Drew Canvas!

It certainly does.

kempoman · Post by **kempoman** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:06 pm

Wish they would make the original 40mm version.

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:32 pm

kempoman wrote:Wish they would make the original 40mm version.

this. i can't do a "wears big for 44mm" watch.

Post by **snootydog** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:41 am

Congrats Jeremy, that is one of my favourite watches, I would love to have one. Seems that Eterna, Oris and Certina are far more popular in Europe than in the US. Please post up some pics when you get it.

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 2:11 am

I had one briefly; it was too big and too shiny for me. That said, it's a gorgeous watch in every way, it just wasn't for me.

Heuerville · Post by **Heuerville** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 3:52 am

lilhoody wrote:I had one briefly; it was too big and too shiny for me. That said, it's a gorgeous watch in every way, it just wasn't for me.

I felt similar. I had one, sold it.. then some time later got another, but eventually sold that too.
I thought the case would look better all wabi'd up. I even considered getting the case brushed.
I still really like these though, but wish the mesh had a deployant. The seat-belt clip never felt secure for me.
I'm still very tempted - especially on canvas (above), that looks superb.

HapaHapa · Post by **HapaHapa** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:54 am

Is the Armida A7 a bit of a homage to the 1973? It's not a perfect match but there are similarities. More curvature on the Armida and triangle market at 12 standout as bigger differences. This is one of Amida's pictures.

gr8sw · Post by **gr8sw** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:55 am

congrats! great watches... Eterna used to have a decent US/Canada presence in the 40's/50's/60's but somehow fumbled it away...

here's an original 40mm on Drew, one of the solidest vintage watches I've owned

DrewCanvas.jpg

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:23 am

gr8sw wrote:congrats! great watches... Eterna used to have a decent US/Canada presence in the 40's/50's/60's but somehow fumbled it away...

here's an original 40mm on Drew, one of the solidest vintage watches I've owned

DrewCanvas.jpg

yes, that's the one i want.

Steve O. · Post by **Steve O.** » Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:56 am

Had this original that was "well used"...

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