Eberhard - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR Hong Kong Monday, May 29, 2017 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Eberhard
    Year: Circa 1962
    Case No: 14901-425
    Model Name: Contograf
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Mechanical, 310-82, 21 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Eberhard bracelet, 185 mm. maximum length
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Eberhard folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 38.5 mm. diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Literature: For another stainless steel Contograf wristwatch, please see I Cronografi da Polso Preziose Memorie del XX Secolo, Volume III by Paul White, pages 34 and 35.

  • Catalogue Essay

    In 1887, Georges Eberhard founded the Swiss watch manufacture company, Eberhard & Co. Eberhard was recognized as one of the largest manufacturers of watches in Switzerland and known for their fine chronographs.

    The present stainless steel chronograph measures 38.5 mm. in diameter and is fitted with a beautiful black lacquer dial. In addition, the present watch has been retained in very original and attractive overall condition.

  • Artist Biography

    Eberhard

    Swiss • 1887

    From its earliest days, Eberhard & Co. has sought to bring innovation and precision to watchmaking. As early as the 1890s, the firm introduced a patented setting mechanism to its pocket watches, and in 1905 they introduced a digital system for reading the hours and minutes on a wristwatch. Throughout the firm's long history, they have produced high-quality chronograph watches, introducing their first chronograph wristwatch in 1919.  Highly sought-after by collectors, Eberhard's first split-seconds chronograph appeared in 1939. Another key model is the Scafograph 100, an extremely rare diving model introduced in the 1950s. In 2001, Eberhard & Co. made history with their Chrono 4 model, the first chronograph wristwatch with counters horizontally arranged in one row.

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A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date, black lacquer dial and bracelet

Circa 1962
38.5 mm. diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$110,000 - 220,000 
€13,200-26,500
$14,000-28,000

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