{"product_id":"eberhard-co-pre-extra-fort-chronograph-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-circa-1940","title":"Eberhard \u0026 Co. Pre-Extra Fort Chronograph, Stainless Steel, Salmon Dial, Circa 1940","description":"\u003cp data-source-line=\"15-15\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage Eberhard chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esingle-button chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e construction, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslide lock mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, oversized stainless steel case, and highly attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esnail scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"15-15\"\u003eAmong important \u003cstrong\u003evintage chronographs\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1930s and 1940s, \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinct position. The decades spanning the 1930s to the 1950s are widely regarded as the maison’s chronograph high point, and the present watch belongs to what collectors now refer to as the \u003cstrong\u003ePre-Extra Fort\u003c\/strong\u003e period — an earlier and especially attractive chapter preceding the later \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Fort\u003c\/strong\u003e models. For collectors interested in \u003cstrong\u003eearly chronograph wristwatches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reference offers both historical relevance and strong visual identity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"17-17\"\u003eThis example is housed in a 40 mm \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e case with snap-on caseback, giving it an unusually assertive presence for its era. Its most immediately striking feature is the \u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose warmth and tone reinforce the unmistakable charm of a true \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1940 chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e. The addition of a \u003cstrong\u003esnail scale dial\u003c\/strong\u003e further enhances the watch’s vintage appeal, while contributing to the layered, technical look so prized in early sporting chronographs. For collectors searching for a \u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e or a rare \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e, these details are central to the watch’s desirability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"19-19\"\u003eMechanically, the watch is especially notable for its \u003cstrong\u003esingle-button chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e construction with \u003cstrong\u003eslide lock mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early chronograph pause system described by Sotheby’s as being closely associated with Eberhard’s contribution to chronograph development. Unlike the more familiar twin-pusher layout seen on later watches, this configuration gives the present example a more unusual and historically resonant profile. Powered by the jewelled mechanical calibre 16000 and signed on the case, dial, and movement, it offers the kind of coherence and originality increasingly sought in a \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"21-21\"\u003eFitted on an unsigned brown strap with stainless steel buckle and offered without accessories, the watch derives its appeal not from completeness of set, but from the strength of its preservation, dial quality, and unusual mechanical format. Sotheby’s described it as preserved in very crisp and original condition — precisely the type of language that resonates with collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epre-war chronographs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rare \u003cstrong\u003etool chronographs\u003c\/strong\u003e of the mid-20th century. The result is an \u003cstrong\u003eEberhard Pre-Extra Fort\u003c\/strong\u003e of strong personality, elegant scale, and highly convincing vintage presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"23-23\"\u003eInspected by our team of watch specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-source-line=\"25-25\"\u003eLocated in Dubai, UAE, with worldwide insured shipping available via Ferrari Logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORAMUNDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55369485386020,"sku":null,"price":34000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8222\/1348\/files\/Eberhard_Co.Pre-ExtraFortChronographAstainlesssteelsinglebuttonchronographwithslidelockmechanism_salmondialandsnailscale_Circa1940frontphotograph.jpg?v=1782635128","url":"https:\/\/horamundi.com\/ar\/products\/eberhard-co-pre-extra-fort-chronograph-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-circa-1940","provider":"HORAMUNDI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}