ETERNA Majetek Vojenske Spravy Watch Pilot's Wristwatch Czech Air Force WWII

We are SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, thank you for looking! "BUILT ON TRADITION, DRIVEN BY INNOVATION, INSPIRED BY EMOTIONS". Since 1856, Eterna is synonymous with timepieces of the highest quality, with Swiss watchmaking tradition, and with an outstanding spirit of innovation.

Since the beginning and even until today, Eterna is still. With not doubt, Eterna has enriched and revolutionized the art of watchmaking. On November 7, 1856, Josef Girard (a physician, and Urs Schild, a schoolteacher) set a movement-blank workshop named Dr. Girard & Schild to manufactur high-quality mechanical timepieces born of traditional craftsmanship. Some decades later, the workshop was renamed "Eterna" and by the 1889s, the name. Eterna appeared on a watch dial for the first time. Over its more than 150 years, numerous major developments have emerged from the Eterna's workshops. Today, Eterna collections still reflect the brand's respect for tradition, in addition to, Eterna's commitment to pioneering new designs and movement technologies. Jenske Spravy - "Property of the Military Administration".

The Majetek was a model commissioned by the Czechoslovak military and produced by a few different watch companies. And dated from circa 1939, this is the original Eterna "Majetek Vojenske Spravy" wristwatch, a pilot's military watch. During the WWII, the Eterna Majetek pilot's watch issued to members of the Czechoslovak Air Force as part of their standard equipment, in the late 1930s and early 1940s.

Also, Longines was an official supplier and manufactured cushion-shaped (coined bezel) pilot's watches for the Czech Air Force during the same period. Inside, this watch is powered by an original Eterna W. Manual wind movement, caliber Eterna 520, sub-second, 15 jewels, 3 ADJ, 42-hour power reserve, Swiss made.

This movement is the first Eterna. It is cased in the unique 35.8mm cushion-shaped clamshell case, also called turtle case design. A large size case for the time-period, but necessary to house a large dial for legibility in-flight.

This is probably (most likely) one of the earliest versions noted do to the. Of the two cross swords on the top left of the case front. It features a black enamel dial (showing some patina) with white luminous Arabic Numerals, minute track, large cathedral-style luminous hands, and the sub-second dial at 6 o'clock.

The dial is also signed with the Eterna name 12 o'clock. To match perfect with the style, the watch is coming wit a bran-new black nylon one-piece strap. This watch is in LOVELY condition! Runs very well and keep great time!

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The seller is "secondhandhorology" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

Bezel Color: Silver
Closure: Buckle
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Indices: Arabic Numerals
Year Manufactured: 1930-1939
Vintage: Yes
Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
Case Thickness: 9 mm
Case Color: Silver
Department: Men
Caseback: Screwback
Lug Width: 19 mm
Bezel Type: Fixed
Watch Shape: Cushion
Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal, Military
Case Size: 36 mm
Features: 12-Hour Dial, Luminous Hands, Luminous Indexes, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Small Second, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Handmade: No
Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Seller Warranty: No
With Papers: No
With Service Records: No
Reference Number: Cal.

520
Brand: Eterna
Type: Wristwatch
Band Color: Black
Customized: No
Band Material: Nylon
Dial Color: Black
Band Width: 18 mm
Model: Eterna \
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Case Finish: Polished
With Manual/Booklet: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Display: Analog