2014 Eterna Tangaroa Triple Calendar Moonphase Chrono 42mm

Here we have a classic 2014 Eterna Tangaroa Triple Calendar Moonphase Chrono, named after Tangaroa, the Māori god of the sea, and all its creatures. It features a 42mm polished and satin-brushed stainless steel round case that curves over your wrist, thanks to the thick, tapered lugs. Its curved flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 50.5mm and a case thickness of 13.5mm, ensuring a comfortable fit. Down the right side, short chronograph pushers and a signed coin-edged crown in the centre, a slim, on the left side, a recessed pusher for changing the month, polished, smooth bezel holds a domed sapphire crystal, AR-coated above a grey dial. A grey outer date chapter ring in blue numerals surrounds a minute track precisely executed above lumed pips marking the hours, at 12 o’clock we have a 30-minute crescent including the day and month; at 6 o’clock a 12-hour register including the moon phase in Hemispheres; and finally at 9 o’clock a 12-hour register and running seconds. Elegant skeletonised blue hands are tipped with lume and complemented by a blue and red sickle-tipped date indicator and a blue chronograph hand. At 3 o’clock, we have the Eterna motif ‘Tangaroa Automatic’ completes this stunning, versatile traveller's timepiece. On the reverse, a sapphire exhibition case back, inside an automatic ETA/Valjoux 7751, 25 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour. It comes paired with its 20mm polished and satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed concealed deployant clasp; all links are provided. This watch is sold with its original Eterna box, swing tag and Eterna paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Eterna box, swing tag and Eterna paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm polished and satin-brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed concealed deployant clasp; all links are provided. The watch is from November 2014 and is sold in worn condition, but is overall good used condition, as you can see from the photos. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Eterna is often a forgotten and overlooked brand by collectors in today's market, and that is a great shame, especially when we consider a model like this Eterna Tangaroa. This reference features a triple calendar, moonphase and is a chronograph for good measure and can all be had for under £2,000. The design language is wonderful and the fit and feel on the wrist is easily deserving of much more than it is. Do not hesitate to add this underappreciated gem to your collection today!

Reference : 2949.41.16.02777
Movement : Automatic ETA/Valjoux 7751
Age : November 2014
Year : 2014
Case Size : 42mm
Case Thickness : 13.5mm
Lug to Lug : 50.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Eterna was founded in Grenchen, Switzerland, in 1856 by Josef Girard and Urs Schild and jointly founded the famous ébauche factory. The company was formerly known as Schild Fréres, starting by producing ladies’ wristwatches. In 1905, the company changed its name to Eterna. In 1932, Eterna set up a subsidiary company, ETA SA, which made movements for itself and other Swiss watch companies. In 1948, Eterna created the Eterna-Matic automatic, an advanced self-winding movement. Five ball bearings were placed in such a way as to make the movement very efficient. In 1948, Eterna used the five-ball arrangement as its corporate logo. In 1999, Eterna produced a series of watches marketed under the Porsche Design label. Porsche Design sold Eterna to International Volant Ltd, a subsidiary of China Haidian, in June 2012. China Haidian was later renamed in 2014 to Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Limited, where they continue to own Eterna.