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EBERHARD & CO. – An oversized and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and tachymeter scale
Manufacturer
Eberhard & Co.
Year
circa 1940
Movement No.
26’962
Case No.
1’012’004
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. Eberhard 1600, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Perlon
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel pin buckle
Dimensions
40mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Estimate CHF 12,000-18,000 $12,400-18,600 €11,000-16,600
reality, it is a rare monopusher. While the pusher at 2 o’clock starts, stops and resets the chronograph, the lower pusher at 4 o’clock instead works as a “stop and lock” mechanism controlled by simply sliding it up towards the crown. When the slide is moved upwards, the precise time is protected, and can be recorded by the user. The lock prevents the accidental activation of the chronograph’s pushers that would result in losing the measurement. Its vivid, black lacquered dial features gleaming silver gilt print for all graphics, hardly showing any faws or signs of age. The case is in a breathtaking state of preservation, retaining its original crisp edges and sharp lines along the stepped bezel and lugs, illustrating how carefully it was handled over its 75year life.
In 1887, George Eberhard founded the Swiss watch manufacturer Eberhard & Co. in La Chaux-de-Fonds. The frm had a rich history with innovation and precision timekeeping and, during the early 20th century, earned renown for their high quality chronograph wristwatches. The present lot is an exceptional timepiece, immaculately preserved, with a rarely seen movement and stunning black dial. From a quick glance, a collector would assume the watch was a standard two-pusher chronograph, however, in
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