Can anyone help? Starting a new business required a government permit and they gave out very few. Thank you for the welcome and for your observations regarding my Dad's watch. 1948 FOR HIM AUTOMATIC 40 MM 24 rows Which year were your vintage Eterna produced. The working part with the wheels and gears. the other number positions are marked with Gold Dots. The Dial is white with Gold Numbers 2 4 6 8 10 and 12. eterna matic 3000 watch serial number 5066703 around 1960s - Watches question. Once again I appreciate your help! On the rear case it has a serial number 4236305 which I believe indicates that it was made in 1958. So it has some scratches on the glass but overall was well taken care of over the years and we believe my grandfather got it in the 60s but I’m sure you guys could all confirm a more exact timeframe.