Lot 214
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Eberhard. A large and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial and patented split time mechanism
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more Various Properties
Eberhard. A large and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial and patented split time mechanism

Signed Eberhard & Co., La Chaux-de-Fonds, movement no. 10'748, case no. 14'281, circa 1939

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Eberhard. A large and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial and patented split time mechanism
Signed Eberhard & Co., La Chaux-de-Fonds, movement no. 10'748, case no. 14'281, circa 1939
Eberhard cal. 16'' base Valjoux 65 mechanical jewelled movement, two-tone silvered dial, Arabic and baton numerals, outer red telemetre and inner red spiral tachymetre scales, two sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular case, snap on back, oval start/stop/reset chronograph button in the band at 2, oval slide to stop/restart the chronograph without resetting the recorded time in the band at 4, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Lot Essay

According to the Archives of Eberhard & Co., the present watch with Eberhard cal. 16''' bicompax movement based on Valjoux 65 was made in the late 1930s.It is fitted with a slide in the band at 4, patented by Eberhard in 1935, allowing to stop and restart the chronograph without resetting the recorded time.

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