ETERNA - 1990's REF. 8490.41
Material: stainless steel
Movement: automatic, cal. ETA 2681
Year: 1990's/2000's
Size: 26mm x 36mm
Love the slick look of this watch and the elegant case shape. Comes with original Eterna strap and buckle, so it is possibly new-old-stock.
Works perfectly and in overall very good condition.
Sold with a 6 month warranty and shipping is free within Switzerland.
The brand:
Eterna was one of Switzerland’s most important historic watchmakers, with a reputation for technical innovation and a particularly significant role in the development of automatic wristwatches. The Eterna-Matic Les Historiques 1935, reference 8490.41, was created around the turn of the millennium as a tribute to the elegant rectangular watches of the Art Deco period. Its distinctive stainless-steel case, measuring approximately 26mm across, is paired with a beautifully restrained dial and discreet date display, giving the watch a strong 1930s character while remaining unmistakably modern in construction. Powered by the automatic ETA 2681 movement and protected by a sapphire crystal, the Ref. 8490.41 combines vintage-inspired proportions with the practicality of a contemporary mechanical watch. Elegant, unusual and relatively seldom seen, it is a charming example of Eterna revisiting its rich design heritage.