Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 547
ETERNA, SWITZERLAND, REF. 795-9623-68, LINEA/ DELIRIUM, ULTRA-THIN, DESIGNED BY MAURICE GRIMM, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 4,000 - 7,000
HKD 38,000 - 67,000 / USD 4,900 - 8,600 / EUR 4,300 - 7,600
Sold: CHF 7,500
A fine and rare, unusual, ultra-thin, 18k yellow gold, quartz wristwatch
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 1-8 |
As new Slightly scratched |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-8-01 |
As new Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Eterna, switzerland
Model Linea/ Delirium
Reference 795-9623-68
Year circa 1979
Case No. 890
Bracelet integrated 18k yellow gold Eterna bracelet, approx. overall length 165 mm.
Diameter 24.5 x 31
Caliber Eta 999.001
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Launched in 1979, this Eterna was produced in very limited quantities due to their high retail price and the innovation at the time of being the thinnest wristwatch in the world at 1.98 mm. This example was recently found in a drawer and appears to never having been used, polished or serviced. It was discontinued after only 2 years making it a very rare piece indeed.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman