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Lot #4893

Eberhard Chronograph Breguet Dial Hunter Case 18k YG

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Introduction

Commanding a rich horological history, Eberhard are famed for their work from the 20th century across a whole host of wristwatches, but it is the chronograph that earned the brand their stripes, with their mid-century chronographs boasting impressive finishing and being powered by technologically astute movements, much like the example that we have here. Powered by the manual-wind movement, this timepiece is an 18kt yellow gold chronograph that boasts the brand’s distinctive aesthetic influence, mainly shown through its long lugs. Featuring a hinged hunter case that can be opened like a pocket watch, this timepiece boasts a thin bezel and a bright silver dial with Breguet numerals and hands. Decidedly mid-century in its design, but modernised on the wrist thanks to large 39mm size and long lugs, this is mid-century Eberhard at their very best.

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Grade

V 8

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$3,000 – $5,000

The Details

Brand

Eberhard

Dimensions

39mm

Model

Hunter Case Chronograph

Movement

Manual-wind

Reference

Breguet Numerals

Bracelet

Leather strap

Year

Circa 1940s

Condition

Very good

Material

18kt yellow gold

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Silver

THE DIAL

Featuring a hinged hunter case, this example's crystal and bezel can be opened to provide a total and uninterrupted view of its entire silver dial.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Featuring a massive (for the time) 39mm hunter case in 18kt yellow gold, this chronograph can easily step into a modern collection thanks to is contemporary size.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall very good condition. The yellow gold case shows surface scratches and a more noticeable ding to the bezel at two o’clock, while the case back displays surface scratches. The pin holding the hinge together is broken and in need of repair.. The dial shows spotting across the surface along with scratches and small chips, and there is wear to the painted black Breguet hour markers. The blued hands remain generally clean. It is fitted with a brown lizard strap and a gold-plated pin buckle.

Please note: The watch ticks at time of cataloging, but timekeeping is poor and a service is needed.

Please Note: Due to CITES considerations, if the watch is to be shipped outside of the USA, the exotic skin strap will have to be removed.

Our Perspective

An appealing example of Eberhard's mid-century watchmaking prowess, we can see where the brand's modern design language stemmed from, with watches like this boasting long lugs and a well-executed chronograph.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder