Eterna Caliber 1419: A Compact Vintage Marvel
The Eterna 1419 stands as a pinnacle of mid-20th-century Swiss micro-engineering, a 6.75 ligne automatic movement from the 1950s-1960s that powered elegant ladies’ and compact men’s watches. Prized by vintage enthusiasts for its pioneering role in ETA’s evolution, this caliber introduced high-beat precision in tiny packages, blending Eterna’s ball-bearing rotor innovation with robust reliability. Hobbyist watchmakers appreciate its serviceability and historical ties to Eterna-Matic self-winding heritage.
Historical Context
Emerged in the post-WWII era as Eterna/ETA collaboration, evolving from manual-wind 1417/1418 siblings.
First compact automatic at 21,600 beats per hour (bph), predating many modern micro-rotors.
Featured in refined dress watches, showcasing Eterna’s friction-reducing ball-bearing rotor design that influenced industry standards.
Technical Specifications
Size: 6.75 lignes (approximately 15mm diameter).
Type: Automatic, self-winding with central rotor.
Jewels: Typically 17-21, depending on variant.
Frequency: 21,600 bph (3 Hz), enabling smoother seconds sweep.
Power Reserve: Around 40-45 hours.
Functions: Time-only (hours, minutes, seconds); some with date.
Height: Slim 3.95mm, ideal for ultra-thin cases.
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