Vintage Eterna Eterna-Matic 3003 Ref 664.4004.41

The brand’s origins began with the partnership in 1856 between Dr. Joseph Girard and Urs Schild.  They started a watch movement factory in Grenchen, which produced semi-finished and fully finished movements and innovated the production process by developing automatic manufacturing machines that could be powered by natural stream water and steam engines.  The company’s first fully-produced timepiece was released in 1876, with innovative timepieces following, such as the first series-production alarm wristwatch in 1914.  

The Eterna-Matic 3003 Ref 664.4004.41 features a 44mm width case with a lug-to-lug measurement of 39.5mm. The stainless steel rectangle case has rounded corners, known as a “TV” shape case
with a snap-in case back.  The dial features a silver sunburst pattern with a railroad track-style minute track, applied metallic hour markers at the quarter hours, and a date window at the 3 o’clock position.  The 3003 is powered by the Eterna-Matic Caliber 1504K 21-jewel automatic movement.

The case on this Vintage Eterna Eterna-Matic 3003 Ref 664.4004.41 does not appear to have been repolished, and shows wear consistent with the age of this timepiece and is visible in the photographs. Included with this timepiece is an aftermarket grey suede and leather strap with buckle.