Eterna Caliber 1522: A Vintage Automatic Gem
Vintage watch enthusiasts and hobbyist watchmakers cherish the Eterna Caliber 1522 for its robust engineering from the mid-20th century Swiss horology golden era. This automatic movement powered countless dress and sports watches, blending reliability with elegant finishing typical of Eterna’s craftsmanship.
Historical Context
Introduced around the 1960s, the 1522 emerged during Eterna’s push into self-winding innovations, post their iconic ball-bearing rotor patent. It served in models like KonTiki divers and dress pieces, appealing to collectors for its serviceable design and period authenticity. Hobbyists value its straightforward disassembly for restoration projects.
Technical Specifications
Size: 13 lignes (29.0 mm diameter, ~5.35 mm height)
Jewels: 25 (self-compensating Glucydur balance)
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (beats per hour)
Power Reserve: ~40-45 hours
Functions: Sweep seconds, date (quickset), day (quickset)
Winding: Bidirectional automatic rotor with ball-bearing system
Shock Protection: Incabloc or similar
Adjustments: 3 positions
Finish: Geneva stripes on bridges, blued screws
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