Eterna's Tangaroa

When we think of Eterna, our thoughts often turn to the KonTiki - and that is understandable.  It is one of the most enduring, most iconic watches out there.  But today my thoughts turned to an Eterna model that I think is one of the best representations of Eterna - and is perhaps (at least in my opinion) one of the nicest watches they make.

Courtesy of Eterna

This is the Tangaroa.  I wrote about it when the press release first came out, but it is one of those watches that keeps calling me back.  Yes, it has sporty elements and at 42 mm you would not mistake it for a "little" piece.  But with all of its rugged, masculine proportions it remains a watch that you would wear to your most important formal event.  This is a timeless watch - the dial is clear and bold without being overwhelming, numbers and indices equally spaced across the face.  You will still want to wear this watch 10 years from now - as will anyone eying it for a possible inheritance!

Here are the specs:

Reference: 

2948.41.53.1261

Case: 

Polished and brushed stainless steel

Dial: 

Grey

Indices: 

Rhodium-plated index

Strap: 

Black leather

Clasp: 

Pin buckle

Movement: 

Self-winding calibre Sellita SW 200-1

Movement Type: 

Self-winding mechanical movement

Displays: 

h, min, s, date

Power Reserve: 

38h

Frequency: 

28,800 A/h

Jewels: 

26

Ball Bearing: 

1

Case Diameter: 

42 mm

Case Height: 

10.8 mm

Water Resistance: 

50m (5bars)

Crystal: 

Scratch-resistant, antireflective sapphire crystal

Case Back: 

Sapphire crystal opening

Crown: 

Non screw-down

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