Eterna
Two-register chronograph, Bauer & Cía Bogotá
This vintage mid-century Eterna chronograph features a striking champagne-toned dial signed with the historical retailer imprint "Bauer & Cia. Bogotá." The classic layout highlights dual registers at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions, framed by prominent gold-tone numerals at 12 and 6. Encased in a polished yellow gold case, the watch is styled with characteristic rectangular chronograph pushers and a prominent fluted crown. An outer tachymeter scale rings the perimeter of the dial, completing its sophisticated tool-watch aesthetic, which is complemented by a tailored brown leather strap featuring clean white contrast stitching.
- Brand
- Eterna
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- Vintage Dual-Register Chronograph "Bauer & Cía.'Bogota"
- Movement
- Manual-wind chronograph
- Dimension
- 36mm
- Case material
- Yellow Gold
- Bracelet material
- Leather
- Condition
- NOS
US$4,500
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This exceptional mid-century chronograph captures a golden era of Swiss horology tailored for the burgeoning South American luxury market. Founded in 1856, Eterna established an enduring reputation for engineering precision, often utilizing robust column-wheel chronograph foundations such as the revered Valjoux calibers. What elevates this specific piece to true collector-grade status is its rare, dual-branded provenance. It features a prominent retailer signature from Joyería Bauer of Bogotá, Colombia—a historic, premier establishment founded in 1893 that served as the primary gatekeeper for top-tier Swiss watchmaking in the region. The presence of this stamp transforms a highly capable mid-century tool watch into an artifact of mid-20th-century global trade, making it a sophisticated acquisition for enthusiasts who prize rare regional dial variations, exceptional Swiss mechanics, and verifiable historical provenance.