The Atomic Age, an era in world history spanning from the detonation of the first nuclear weapon in 1945, and leading until the mid-1980s, coincided with the Cold War and was defined by a global arms race to create more effective and potent forms of nuclear power.

These scientific wristwatches included the Rolex Milgauss, the Omega Railmaster, and the Patek Philippe Amagnetic reference 3417, all of which emerged beginning the late 1950s. They were characterized by the combination of anti-magnetic resistance, up to 1,000 gauss, and being waterproof. Following on their heels, Eberhard & Co took cues from these celebrated brands and created their own scientific wristwatch, the Scientigraf – with limited success and consequently, few examples made.

With an inner soft-iron movement cover, automatic caliber, and waterproof, screw-down caseback, the Scientigraf echoed the characteristics of its predecessors while incorporating the stylistic flair of Eberhard. The large, luminous arrow hour hand, lollipop seconds hand bold black dial with luminous 3-6-9 Explorer-style dial, and caseback engraving of an “E” shooting off forks of lightning set the Scientigraf.

With remnants of its original caseback sticker present, crisp engravings, strong and bold chamfers, and a beautifully preserved movement, this Scientigraf has endured the rise and fall of the Atomic Age with grace, retaining even its original presentation box.