Vintage Eberhard & Co. Extra-Fort Monopusher Triple Chronograph 18k Gold – Box and Pamphlet & Sales tag

Founded in 1887 in La Chaux de Fonds, Eberhard & Co. is one of the few independent brands capable of maintaining an enduring position alongside the most respected Swiss manufacturers. 130 years is a long time – even by watchmaking standards – and Eberhard has been wise enough to use this time to develop a distinct design language, an excellent production system, and a knack for innovation. Throughout the 1900s, the brand produced a diverse line-up of high-quality wristwatches, which are considered some of the most visually striking and technically brilliant of the period. The watch on offer here dates back to the mid-1950s and fits both of those categories.
The Extra-Fort Monopusher comes outfitted with a 18k Solid Gold case, which looks very fresh and well preserved. The beautiful white dial is also in pristine condition and features a blue telemeter scale around its outer edge, which complements the thermally-blued hands. Although the pushers and crown appear quite ordinary at first glance, one of the pushers is actually a slide-lock that prevents accidental activation and resetting of the chronograph. The movement inside is the somewhat rare cal. 16000, which is a Valjoux made cal. 65, specially made for Eberhard.
Our offering is in excellent condition and comes with its original box (unfortunately it is broken on the hinge, but still works), the original sales tag, and an instructions pamphlet. The lugs are welded, so a high-quality & suitable leather strap was fitted. Serviced in 2019 it is ticking accurately. The crown is the only thing that is a replacement part on this amazing chronograph (probably a more suitable one can be fitted, when the next service comes but that would be up to the next owner).The watch is covered by 6 months of limited warranty, starting on the date of purchase.