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For Eberhard fans: Two pictures of the Contograf.
The case looks like a Hugunenin Frères you find in the Omega Seamaster / Railmaster / Speedmaster first generatio, or the Jaeger Lecoultre Deep Sea Alarm.
The nice detail ,the date which is red and black depending on the day, like the Rolex GMT MASTER 6542.
A pleasant balanced dial. A strong looking watch.
Enjoy the pictures.
Best,
Nicolas
Another very nice 2 register chronograph, my prefferd lay out, i should keep track off. Thanks for the great pictures. [nt]
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What is the use of the 50 in red on the scale just above 3 oclcok ? [nt]
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To me it looks like the ongoing tachymeter scale.
1 minute 12 seconds=average speed of 50 km/h. Does it make any sense?
Vte
Vte
makes sense ! So who would a want a watch with a minimum speed of 50 km/h in those days ? Which today would be the maximum in most EU countries within city boundaries...... [nt]
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Very nice! But....
I am a bit hesitant to the red bezel marker.
Only saw white before.
Best
Blomman
I don't know that much about this model, this is the detail which made me think, too. I just don't know. Thanks, Blomman. [nt]
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Thank you for the input, Matt!
May I ask what you base this on?
Any documents to share?
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Blomman
Any documents to share?
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Blomman
MKs and batches...
Hi Blomman
I have been collecting and documenting Eberhards for some years. There are some catalogues but the thing is the 1965 catalogues were in B&W!...regarding Contografs there are different versions, be it MK1 or MK2. As Eberhard was a small brand they produced their watches in small batches and I guess they ordered the different pieces per batch sometimes from different vendors, this is why you can have variations in dial executions, hands and bezels!...you don't necessarily have the same consistency than with brands like JLC! likewise for Scafografs, the no crown guard 200 can be found either in a big or small crown and I have original Ads featuring both!...I have even seen an incorrect catalogue with a Scafograf featuring a Contograf bezel!...
Matt
Matt
I have been collecting and documenting Eberhards for some years. There are some catalogues but the thing is the 1965 catalogues were in B&W!...regarding Contografs there are different versions, be it MK1 or MK2. As Eberhard was a small brand they produced their watches in small batches and I guess they ordered the different pieces per batch sometimes from different vendors, this is why you can have variations in dial executions, hands and bezels!...you don't necessarily have the same consistency than with brands like JLC! likewise for Scafografs, the no crown guard 200 can be found either in a big or small crown and I have original Ads featuring both!...I have even seen an incorrect catalogue with a Scafograf featuring a Contograf bezel!...
Matt
Matt
Thank you for this, Matt!
Any documents you like to share?
As you know, I love these old ads and catalogues!
Best
Blomman
Yes it is.
And frankly I prefer it that way, as it chimes with the red scale element and the date.
Tutto originale, never polished and original worn off bezel.
Best' Z'
Bravo, my friend. Bravo. But that doesn't surprise me, knowing your rightful level of exigence [nt]
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