Eberhard & Co.
In the 1950s, Eberhard & Co. launched its first diver’s watch
collection - the Scafograf. Through time, the water resistance of the
Scafograf series progressed: from 100 meters for the earliest models up
to 1000 meters with the Scafograf 1000M in 1983.
The current
model, Scafograf 200, is the sophomore model of the series and offers
water resistance of up to 200 meters. The present watch features a
beautiful black dial with gilt markings of the Eberhard brand, the model
and the depth rating. The hour markers, which have developed a lovely
verdigris green patina, were made of tritium. Adding an element of
intrigue, the designation of tritium is not included on the dial, likely
because it was created in a transitionary period of which manufacturer
switched from radium to tritium. The hands, with an enlarged diamond
arrow for the hour hand, an elongated minute hand and a Lollipop-shaped
second hand, match the verdigris green patina of the indexes.
The
black bezel, a newly-added feature, is rotatable and preserved in
excellent condition. The movement of the watch is based on a Felsa 1560
and is nicely finished by Eberhard. According to our research, the
Scafograf 200 reference 11536 was produced only with 300 pieces. The
current timepiece is numbered 247, signifying that it is one of the last
examples of the series. The vintage Scafograf 200 is by all means an
intriguing timepiece and continues to be widely adored by collectors