Eterna-Matic Cal 1424 UD 18K 1959
In this video I discuss the Eterna-Matic Cal 1424 and demonstrate how I refinished its 18K gold case. I purchased this watch on Ricardo in February of 2021 for 506 Chf (approximately US $500).
Specifications:
Dial Markings: Eterna-Matic 21 Jewels (with date)
Case Material: 18K gold
Year of Manufacture: 1959 (dated by movement serial number)
Caliber: 1424UD
Jewels: 21
Case Diameter without crown: 34.3mm
Lug-to-Lug: 41mm
Lug Width: 17.8mm
Thickness: 10.5mm
Weight with Strap and Buckle as Shown: 44g
Weight Watch Head Only: 37.5g
Buckle: 16mm Eterna logo gold plated pin buckle (later production)
Strap: 18mm/16mm unbranded vintage black leather strap
When I Purchased it: February 2021
Where I Purchased it: ricardo.ch
How Much I Paid For it: 506 Chf
What I Did To It: light cleaning of dial, relumed indices and hands with Super-LumiNova Grade X1 GL C1, polished crystal, cleaned case, removed crest stamped on case back, greased case back and crown gaskets
This page can be referenced to date Eterna watches by movement serial number:
http://www.schild-eterna.de/tripletime.htm
The tools I use are discussed in greater detail in these videos:
$400 Worth Of Bergeon Tools And Supplies
https://rumble.com/v3la1hm-tools-400-worth-of-bergeon-tools-and-supplies.html
Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://rumble.com/v3l233d-everything-i-know-about-watchmaking-in-five-minutes.html
The stand on my desk that I use to elevate my work area is an IKEA SIGFINN monitor stand.
Before opening any vintage watch or clock for the first time I recommend checking it for radium paint. I didn't do that in this video because it wasn't the first time that I opened this watch. For more information on radium and how to check for it using a geiger counter see either of these two videos:
Everything I Know About Watchmaking in Five Minutes
https://rumble.com/v3l233d-everything-i-know-about-watchmaking-in-five-minutes.html
How to Re-lume a Vintage Watch
https://rumble.com/v3kz7qy-how-to-re-lume-a-vintage-watch-realtime-cutdown.html
The NetIO GC10 that I use is no longer made. It uses an SBM-20 geiger muller tube, which is also used in the GQ GMC-300E and other geiger counters. If you find one of those it should perform similarly.
My videos are for entertainment and educational purposes only. Critical / corrective comments and links to resources including other watchmaking channels are welcome.
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