Eterna 17J Eterna-Matic 1000 grade 1489K automatic (self-winding) wrist watch with quickset date #5924495, case model 745VT 353, nickel movement with concentric circle stepped plates and winding rotor and a brushed finish, gold-toned metal pie pan style dial with a sunburst brushed finish, slender raised gold markers with black enamel accents, black minute markers around the outer edge and a date aperture bordered in gold at 3 o'clock, date display has black numbers on a gold background, dial has some small spots of discoloration across the surface and does look like it may have had small luminous markers at one point that are now dull or missing, sleek gold steel baton style hands with black enamel inserts and a gold sweep second hand.
Classic round thin-model 18k gold case with a narrow bezel supporting the slightly domed plastic crystal, short tapered extended lugs and an inscription on the back case, "Harold G. Dickey Package Machinery Co April 18, 1964 - April 26, 1972", case is showing light normal wear with some light but notable scuffing on the frame near the crown and at 9 o'clock, measures approx. 34mm in diameter x 38mm lug to lug x 9mm thick (crystal included), weighs approx. 8.1dwt (case-only), thick brown leather strap band.
The quickset for the date on this watch is slightly different than standard; instead of a mid-stem setting you gently pull the stem out past the time-set position, which will advance the date with each click. This watch also comes with a nice generic red leatherette box with a white satin & white velvet interior. An attractive, high grade vintage watch from the 1970s in excellent+ overall condition!
- Year Made: 1970s
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Company:
Eterna
- Jewels: 1117J
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Setting/Movement Type:
self-wind (automatic)
- Model/Grade: Eterna-Matic 1000 grade 1489K
- Serial #: 5924495
- Movement Finish: nickel
- Movement Details: quickset, date display
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: gold
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Dial Details:
pie pan design
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Hand Style:
baton - light, skeletonized - standard, sweep second hand
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Case Style:
round
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Case Material:
Solid Gold - Yellow
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Case Details:
thin model, inscription
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Case Width, without crown:
34mm (1.34 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
38mm (1.50 inches)
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Case Thickness:
9mm (0.35 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
18mm
(11/16")
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Band Size:
7in. to 7.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: plastic
- Box Info: red leatherette box
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Condition:
Excellent +
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Gender:
Unisex
- Weight (dwt): 8.1dwt
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of December 4th, 2025, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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