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Eberhard & Co. Flyback Chronograph Extra-Fort in 18k Rose Gold Ref. 14003, early 1950s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Eberhard (maker)
Date
early 1950s
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Materials / technique
18k rose gold
Dimensions
Case 38 mm
Stock no.
W-3066
Credit line
Dealer listing, Bulang & Sons (W-3066)
Catalogue title (original)
Eberhard & Co. Flyback Chronograph Extra-Fort in 18k Rose Gold Ref. 14003 (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Bulang & Sons (dealer), Copenhagen (stock number W-3066), this is a wristwatch by Eberhard, made in Switzerland, dated early 1950s. The Atlas places it in the Modern Mechanical Horology period (1945 – 1969) of its Wristwatches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: 18k rose gold. Recorded dimensions: Case 38 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

When Eberhard comes to mind, vintage chronographs often take center stage—and today’s model is a perfect example. Housed in a 38mm 18k rose gold case, it's considered a relatively large size for a watch from the 1950s, and its condition is nothing short of immaculate. The case features square pushers and a snap-back case back. The dial is striking, with a blue 1000-scale around the outer rim, an applied Eberhard & Co. logo, and applied hour markers. Two subdials add functionality and balance to the design. The dauphine-style hands, with their sharp and refined shape, contribute to the watch’s masculine presence. Inside, the watch is powered by the caliber 14000 movement, which distinguishes it from more conventional chronographs. The top pusher operates the start, stop, and reset functions with a single press, while the bottom pusher slides up and down, acting as a locking mechanism to prevent accidental reactivation of the chronograph. This stunner is paired with a beautiful Bulang & Sons strap, and the manual Eberhard movement has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. We believe this rose gold chronograph is an exceptional find in mint condition—and currently, it’s quite undervalued. Don’t miss your chance to own this minty piece—get in touch to make it yours! Specifications: - Eberhard Chronograph, Reference 14003 - 38mm 18k rose gold case - Serial 1 9xx, dating to the early 1950s - Snap case back, square pushers - Two-register silver dial with blue base-1000 scale on the outer rim - Eberhard Calibre 14000 flyback movement - Bulang & Sons leather strap - Fully serviced by our watchmaker

Historical context

Modern Mechanical Horology (1945 – 1969)

Tool watches for divers, pilots and astronauts; electric watches anticipate the electronic age.

The classic era of the mechanical wristwatch: dive watches, chronographs for motor racing and space flight, GMT watches for jet travel, slim dress watches, automatic calendars, and the rise of Japanese manufacturers alongside Swiss, American, German and Soviet industries.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking

Atlas type guide

Chronographs and split-seconds watches

A chronograph is a watch with an additional seconds hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero independently of the timekeeping. Louis Moinet built an early example in 1816 and Nicolas Rieussec a recording 'chronographe' in 1821; Adolphe Nicole's heart-shaped reset cam (patented 1862) made the modern return-to-zero possible. Split-seconds (rattrapante) chronographs add a second hand that can be stopped for intermediate times; flyback chronographs restart instantly.

Chronographs were essential tools for doctors (pulsometer scales), artillery (telemeter), engineers and sport. In wristwatches, Valjoux, Venus, Lemania and later the automatic chronographs of 1969 (Zenith El Primero, the Chronomatic Calibre 11 group and Seiko 6139) are milestones.

What to look for

  • Push-pieces on the case band or a single button in the crown (monopusher).
  • Subsidiary registers for minutes and hours; tachymeter, telemeter or pulsometer scales.
  • Column wheel versus cam control visible in the movement.
  • Calibre markings of specialist makers (Valjoux, Lemania, Venus, Landeron).

Dating clues

  • Pocket chronographs with heart cam reset: after 1862.
  • Wrist chronographs: from c. 1910; two-button designs from the 1930s.
  • Automatic chronographs: from 1969.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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