The Eterna golfer makes perfect sense as golf might well be one of the worst activity for a wristwatch, as the sock of hitting the ball will give your movement a real jolt when worn on your wrist.
We usually don’t do pocket watches, but this is an exception, as it has a wristwatch movement and is in amazing original condition! It has probably never had a service and spent most of its time hidden away.
A really cool feature is the crystal on the case back revealing the movement.As you can see the movement is in amazing condition, performance is good, but all the jewels are dry so a service is in order.I start by removing the auto winder.The movement out of the case, the hands have a tiny amount of pitting, but that is pretty much the only thing I can point out.Removing the hands requires extra courage on such a pristine dial.The dial side as expected and just as nice as the rest of the watch. Usually the date bride is full of scratches from people getting the quick set into place.Underneath the bridge you can see the setting mechanism.Here you can see the setting mechanism and the quick set lever.I now only have the base movement remaining.I remove the balance and pallet bridge.After cleaning I test that the balance is moving freely.As the mainspring looks good I put it back in the barrel.Putting the watch back together is pain free.Performance is good.Hands back on the dial looking great.Movement is back in case.I like the ball bearing logo in the crystal.Makes me want to go golfing 😉Super cool pocket watch looking great in it’s original box!
How can i tell what year my eterna-matic golfer pocket watch is?
No idea.
I inherited one in stainless steel from my father-in-law. Just had it serviced for a princely amount but it was well worth it. A unique item which is quite scarce and it has an interesting history. Love the display back which is not so accessible with wristwatches.
I have a pocket watch golfer eterna Matic watch done any one know how much this worth????? ££££
We don’t provide valuations.
I too have Eterna Golfer Pocket watchh with its chain same as this watch since last 5decades. Its in good working condition and in a very good shape. Intersted to sale it I get attractive offer for thos pocket watch.
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I needed a bit of help. I was thinking of making a watch of my own and it is going to use the seagull st3600 movement with sub second at 9. Now the only problem is that the dial I like does not show seconds(which I do not want also). Since the dial does not have any indication for the seconds what will I do of the seconds pivot (I guess that is what its called?) that will stick out of the movement and prevent me from putting the dial?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/38-9mm-California-sterile-black-dial-Used-for-ETA-6497-sea-gull-ST3600-movement-/261450761714?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cdfae05f2
Here is the link to the dial I like.
Mr.Mittal ,
Can you suggest waht should be the reasonable pricebof this pocket watch.? 7584000521 mob
You can cut the fourth wheel arbor down so it won’t touch the dial, but you have to be careful as it’s hardened.
Which tools shall I use?
As you have to take the movement apart to do this, I think it’s best of you let a watchmaker do this.
Thanks for the advise!
Nice watch. Not the best idea to have an automatic movement on a pocket watch though…
Why not? The first automatic watch, in the XVIII Century, needed only a 15 min. walk to charge. Certainly the Citizen Leopard, the Tissot Visodate and the Eterna Golfer can do even better; and the Eterna at least has 48 h reserve.
How well does the autowind mechanism work in keeping the movement powered whilst sitting in your pocket?
Doesn’t quite get the regular pendulum movement of a watch and the end of your arm, so just wondering …
I meant “at the end of your arm” … sorry!
There is enough movement when you have a watch in your pocket. Think of a pedometer that you strap to your belt…
Just in case
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1955-Eterna-Matic-Golfer-Men-Pocket-Watch-PRINT-AD-/140897363626?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ce2326aa
Very nice indeed. Surprised you managed to part with that one Mitka. Very nice gift. What age would you place this at?
I was meaning to ask, if you don’t mind but why no pocket watches for service?
Best wishes to you Christian
In general, pocket watches, especially old ones, are incredibly time intensive to get into even decent condition. You would have to re-bush most of the bushes, balances and hairsprings are a problem, balance staffs and jewels are worn, and you can never spend enough money on them to get them where they should be.
We don’t really want to return watches that “just about move”, so we decided not to do pocket watches at all.
On top of that, our cleaning machine isn’t really made for pocket watch parts, which are too heavy.
I suppose you already have enough to do with just the wrist watches also!
I have a strong liking for pocket watches…particularly older ones!
Mid 1950’s
The best part is that Mitka gave me the watch for my birthday! Not that I play golf, but who cares 😉
Thanks, Mitka, for a great present!
Happy Birthday! 🙂
You must now learn to golf 😉