U.S. Navy Scuba School, Subic Bay,
Phillipines. Graduating class circa 1965.
Phillipines. Graduating class circa 1965.
Eterna-Matic KonTiki Super
This is an earlier generation (2nd type) KonTiki Super
from the late '60s. KonTiki Supers of this vintage are
typically remembered as an "issue" watch for the Israeli
Defense Forces.
The watch is shown above on a "Olongapo" bracelet,
which is a type of watch bracelet popular with military
personnel during the Viet Nam War. These bracelets were
all hand crafted in the city of Olongapo (located near Subic
Bay Naval Station, in the Phillipines) specifically for the
wearer. The original owner of this bracelet was likely a
Freemason, as the bracelet is decorated with the symbols
of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
This is an earlier generation (2nd type) KonTiki Super
from the late '60s. KonTiki Supers of this vintage are
typically remembered as an "issue" watch for the Israeli
Defense Forces.
The watch is shown above on a "Olongapo" bracelet,
which is a type of watch bracelet popular with military
personnel during the Viet Nam War. These bracelets were
all hand crafted in the city of Olongapo (located near Subic
Bay Naval Station, in the Phillipines) specifically for the
wearer. The original owner of this bracelet was likely a
Freemason, as the bracelet is decorated with the symbols
of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Case Height: 13 mm
Case length: 47.5 mm
Lug Width: 20 mm
Movement: Eterna-Matic cal.
1498K, 17j non-hacking
automatic. 21,600 bph, 46 hour
power reserve
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown: Screw down
Bezel: Bi-directional, no index
Water resistance: 200 meters
Vintage: Late '60s
Case Height: 13 mm
Case length: 47.5 mm
Lug Width: 20 mm
Movement: Eterna-Matic cal.
1498K, 17j non-hacking
automatic. 21,600 bph, 46 hour
power reserve
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown: Screw down
Bezel: Bi-directional, no index
Water resistance: 200 meters
Vintage: Late '60s
