Eterna Small Seconds

Eterna Small Seconds, Cal. 905

This Eterna, powered by the in-house caliber 905, is an old-school timepiece from the early 1940s. A 25 mm case diameter may sound tiny today, but it feels surprisingly substantial—especially thanks to the clear, legible dial with luminous Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The steel finish has scratches and edges, as befits a few decades of wear on an arm.

Inside, the Caliber 905 with 15 jewels, 18,000 vibrations, and classic manual winding works. It's robust, easy to maintain, and a genuine in-house Eterna movement—not a purchased standard motor. The drive runs smoothly.

Who is this watch for? For those who take vintage seriously, have a small wrist, a big love for patina, but aren't afraid of manual winding and radium lume. Anyone looking for a waterproof daily wearer would be better off with a newer model. Anyone looking for character should strap this model to their wrist.

Brand: Eterna

Model: Vintage Small Seconds

Caliber: Eterna 905, hand-wound, 15 jewels, 18,000 A/h

Case: steel (chrome-plated), screwed back

Diameter: 25 mm (without crown)

Lug-to-Lug: approx. 30 mm

Height: approx. 8 mm

Dial: Silver-white, Arabic numerals with aged luminous material, small second at 6 o'clock, "Fab. Suisse" imprint

Strap: light brown leather, 16 mm, pin buckle (aftermarket)

Crown: fluted, presumably original

Year of construction: approx. 1941–1943

Condition: authentic signs of wear, dial with even patina, movement runs stable, but not a chronometer

Special features: Genuine Eterna in-house movement, wartime aesthetics,