Eberhard & Co. - The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII Geneva Saturday, May 13, 2023 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Eberhard & Co.
    Year: Circa 1940s
    Movement No: 17’237
    Case No: 1’948
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 86, 16"', 17 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Alligator
    Clasp/Buckle: Gold plated Hermès buckle
    Dimensions: 39.5mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present watch is fitted with an interesting and rarely seen implementation of the split-seconds chronograph complication. The start, stop and reset functions are all controlled by a single push piece that is integrated into the winding crown. The top pusher is responsible for the split-seconds function, meant to measure intermediate times without interrupting the timekeeping of an event.

    Appearing to look like a third chronograph pusher, the lower pusher at 4 o’clock instead works as a “stop and lock” mechanism controlled by simply sliding the bottom button 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 actuation of the chronograph’s pushers that would result in losing the measurement.

    With its 39.5-mm case, this watch stands out from the crowd of its counterparts of the time, when smaller cases were considered to be the standard. Housed in an oversized 18K yellow gold case, the watch stands out with its extraordinary good looks. The case is well preserved, retaining crisp edges and sharp lines along the stepped bezel and lugs, illustrating how carefully it was worn over its 75-year life.

Σ70

A highly attractive and rare yellow gold split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with stop function, snail-shaped tachometer scale and telemeter scale

Circa 1940s
39.5mm Diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
CHF50,000 - 80,000 
€52,000-83,300
$57,100-91,400

Sold for CHF60,960

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Geneva Auction 13 - 14 May 2023