Comments on: Kon Tiki 1000 Meter Diver http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:53:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nick http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17667 Nick Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:28:44 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17667 I've seen it on gemnation for a while now, back in Feb-March of 2007, the price was supposed to be ~$4000. The last part of 2007, the price was increased to about $6000. Now it's over $9,000. I realize the dollar has been dropping and the delays for the watch have been costly. Don't know if this price is the original asking price from Eterna or an updated higher price. Either way it has climbed out of my price level. ;-( I'll be in NYC in early March, and I think I'm going to try to visit gemnation to check it out, and the new dealer near NY as well, just to see the darn thing finally in person. (hopefully one or both places will have it on hand.) I’ve seen it on gemnation for a while now, back in Feb-March of 2007, the price was supposed to be ~$4000. The last part of 2007, the price was increased to about $6000. Now it’s over $9,000.

I realize the dollar has been dropping and the delays for the watch have been costly. Don’t know if this price is the original asking price from Eterna or an updated higher price.

Either way it has climbed out of my price level. ;-( I’ll be in NYC in early March, and I think I’m going to try to visit gemnation to check it out, and the new dealer near NY as well, just to see the darn thing finally in person. (hopefully one or both places will have it on hand.)

]]> By: Steven Cabales http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17664 Steven Cabales Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:08:14 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17664 I finally found a retailer with the Kon Tiki Diver in stock. http://www.gemnation.com/base?processor=viewWatchDetails&watch_id=2530 That's rich! I finally found a retailer with the Kon Tiki Diver in stock.

http://www.gemnation.com/base?processor=viewWatchDetails&watch_id=2530

That’s rich!

]]> By: Jim http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17452 Jim Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:57:59 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17452 Chad, Check out the Eterna website (eterna.ch). Not only are they listing this watch as part of the KonTiki collection, there is a new authorized US dealer listed (First SBF Holding, Monsey, NY). Chad,

Check out the Eterna website (eterna.ch). Not only are they listing this watch as part of the KonTiki collection, there is a new authorized US dealer listed (First SBF Holding, Monsey, NY).

]]> By: Chad http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17343 Chad Wed, 14 Nov 2007 02:39:28 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17343 I am on it, hopefully I will know soon! I am on it, hopefully I will know soon!

]]> By: Jim http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17334 Jim Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17334 Yes, I noticed that it has made an appearance on Eterna's website, as well. I also found a website (forumamontres) where a guy in Paris reviews the KonTiki Diver that he received (he says it was just released there). The review was done on October 30. He took many pictures (on and off the wrist) of this watch. It looks very cool, indeed! Chad, any news on the release to the rest of the world? I am keeping my fingers crossed that the time has finally come. I am one of the guys that has been waiting for over a year and a half for its release. Thanks! Yes, I noticed that it has made an appearance on Eterna’s website, as well. I also found a website (forumamontres) where a guy in Paris reviews the KonTiki Diver that he received (he says it was just released there). The review was done on October 30. He took many pictures (on and off the wrist) of this watch. It looks very cool, indeed! Chad, any news on the release to the rest of the world? I am keeping my fingers crossed that the time has finally come. I am one of the guys that has been waiting for over a year and a half for its release. Thanks!

]]> By: Nick http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17302 Nick Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:21:30 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-17302 Well check out Eterna's site. The Kontiki Diver is finally on it. Not sure if that means it's for sale, or that it's forthcoming. I would love to see this watch in person. I live in upstate NY, about 2.5 hrs from Eterna's only NA dealer, in Mississauga Ontario, but from what I hear you have to special order it. This is something I can't do unless I see the watch first in person. Well check out Eterna’s site. The Kontiki Diver is finally on it. Not sure if that means it’s for sale, or that it’s forthcoming.

I would love to see this watch in person. I live in upstate NY, about 2.5 hrs from Eterna’s only NA dealer, in Mississauga Ontario, but from what I hear you have to special order it. This is something I can’t do unless I see the watch first in person.

]]> By: dean martin http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16311 dean martin Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:06:37 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16311 I own many fine timepieces - Tag Heuer, Ikepod, Longines, Sinn, Omega, Breitling, etc. None are more precise than my modest Eterna-matic It is frustrating that this excellent brand isn't properly represented on this continent. ON another note: I agree, a Bell &Ross Sport watch (overall, a well conceived collection) should not offer a tourbillon, Fonzi surely is having a laugh... I own many fine timepieces – Tag Heuer, Ikepod, Longines, Sinn, Omega, Breitling, etc. None are more precise than my modest Eterna-matic It is frustrating that this excellent brand isn’t properly represented on this continent.

ON another note: I agree, a Bell &Ross Sport watch (overall, a well conceived collection) should not offer a tourbillon, Fonzi surely is having a laugh…

]]> By: Chad http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16020 Chad Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:01:04 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16020 Did I miss a question? Sorry, if I did ! The sonic is an old model from Eterna -circa 1970s so to receive it in 89 was it pre-owned? Is it Electric-like an old Hamilton? Let me Know. CTWG Did I miss a question? Sorry, if I did ! The sonic is an old model from Eterna -circa 1970s so to receive it in 89 was it pre-owned? Is it Electric-like an old Hamilton? Let me Know. CTWG

]]> By: Lily http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16019 Lily Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:34:08 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-16019 Ahh Chad- 2.5 months later-Coulda help w/my question?? Quote: May 11th, 2007 at 7:51 pm In 1989, I was given an Eterna Sonic Electronic KonTiki watch-one w/an orange face and a rubber strap. It is in very good condition. Can you tell me anything about this watch? Thank you Ahh Chad-
2.5 months later-Coulda help w/my question??

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May 11th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
In 1989, I was given an Eterna Sonic Electronic KonTiki watch-one w/an orange face and a rubber strap. It is in very good condition.
Can you tell me anything about this watch?
Thank you

]]> By: Chad http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-15917 Chad Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:23:04 +0000 http://www.chadthewatchguy.com/2006/10/05/kon-tiki-1000-meter-diver/#comment-15917 The new date has been pushed to Nov. 2007 CTWG Good Luck Folks. The new date has been pushed to Nov. 2007 CTWG Good Luck Folks.

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