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Eterna Heritage Super KonTiki 1973 Limited Edition Watch
Bar none, my favorite new watch for 2010 from Eterna is this wonderful heritage re-release model of the classic Super KonTiki from 1973. While the new and older version of the watch have some differences, the character of the original classic remains (thankfully). I first wrote about the original Eterna Super KonTiki watch here, discussing how it was used by the famous IDF (Israeli Defense Force), and was a coveted collector’s item. At that time I wondered if Eterna would ever revisit this model… and low and behold they did.At Basel 2010, I walked by the Eterna booth, surprised and delighted to see this guy in a case. It made me even more excited to talk with the Eterna people and play with it. You’ll notice below a comparison of the original model and the new Heritage model. Up a few millimeters in size, the Heritage Super KonTiki limited edition 1973 is 44mm wide in a steel case with a tall rotating diver’s bezel. The case is 200 meters water resistant (why no
Hands-On: Benrus Type 1 Military Dive Watch
Classic American brand Benrus is a storied civilian and military watchmaker with loads of history. In its modern incantation, Benrus focuses on producing a few vintage-revival watches that help celebrate key points and products across the lifespan of the company, which was originally founded in 1921 by Mr. Ben Lazrus (who combined his first and last name to create the Benrus name). In the early 1970s, as an existing military watch supplier, Benrus created a purely military-issue watch series called the Benrus Type 1 and Type 2. These were practical dive-style watches meant for a variety of purposes, including the Army, Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT), and even the CIA.The original Benrus Type 1 watches were never officially sold to civilians, but the product became famous given many of the important wrists wearing them. The core design has also been emulated many times. Take for instance the (also American) MkII Paradive, as well as the core look of the Bamford Watch Department Mayfa