ETERNA Majetek Early Typ Watch Pilot Wristwatch Czech Air Force WWII - Cal.520

ETERNA

Majetek Vojenske Spravy

Wristwatches for pilots

Majetek Vojenske Spravy – "Property of the Military Administration"

Majetek was a model ordered by the Czechoslovak military and produced by several different watch companies.

A super RARE vintage watch! And dated around 1939, this is the original Eterna "Majetek Vojenske Spravy" wristwatch, a military watch for pilots. During World War II, Eterna Majetek pilot watches were issued to Czechoslovak Air Force personnel as part of their standard equipment in the late 1930s and early 1940s. In addition, Longines was an official supplier and produced pillow-shaped watches (with a embossed bezel) for the Czech Air Force during the same period.

Inside this watch, there is an original Eterna W. Co. manual winding movement, Eterna 520 caliber, subsecond, 15 stones, 3 ADJ, 42-hour power reserve, Swiss production. This movement is the first Eterna caliber for men's wristwatches.

Eterna W. Co.

It is enclosed in a unique 35.8mm clamshell shell in the shape of a pillow, also called a turtle shell. The case is large for that time period, but necessary to accommodate a large dial for easy reading during flight.

This is probably one of the earliest versions, marked by the absence of two crossed swords in the upper left corner of the case.

It has a black enamel dial (with some patina) with white luminous Arabic numerals, a minute scale, large luminous cathedral-style hands, and a subsecond dial at 6 o'clock. The name Eterna is also indicated on the dial at 12 o'clock.

This watch is in EXCELLENT condition! They walk very well and show great time!

Movement:

Eterna W. Co.

Cal. Eterna 520

3 ADJ

15 jewels

Swiss Made

Case Marking:

ETERNA

BREV. DEM.

MAJETEK VOJENSKE SPRAVY

100442

Dimensions (mm):

Case Diameter 35.8

Lug to Lug Distance 43.3

Case Thickness 9.1

Lug Width 19

Strap Width 18