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Eberhard fans out of Italy

daderaz
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Hi guys,
in the Italian forums there is a lot of discussion about why vintage Eberhards are not so appreciated outside of Italy.
Here collectors literally compete for the most beautiful dials, while abroad the community seems to forget a maison that made the history of chronographs and had some of the craziest watches.
What's your opinion?
 
dsio
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Beautiful pair you have there mate! I’ve never seen one locally here in Australia, not sure if they ever reached this market.
 
Dan S
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No question that Eberhard is a niche brand in much of the world, although I consider that they made a number of important vintage models, and not just chronographs. I recall offering this one at one point at a very low price, and there was zero interest. My wife was very happy that I didn't sell it.

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Matty01
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I love them, the couple of times I’ve enquired of them asking prices ex Italy have ranged from 6000 eu to over 20, eek
 
daderaz
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calalum calalum
And some great divers as well.

Yes that's true! Scafofraf is super.
But above all I think Eberhard is fundamental for the history of chronographs:
- 1919 first wristwatch chronograph of the time,
- 1935 first double-pusher chronograph (stop-start without reset),
- 1938 first chronograph with hour counter,
- 1939 first "Rattrapante" chronograph.
No bad for a niche brand!
 
Mark020
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It took me a lot of time to find one with a UG movement 😁
 
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