1940s Eberhard & Co. Pre-Extra Fort Single-Button Chronograph

Why This Watch Matters This large single-button chronograph in stainless steel has a slight twist unique to Eberhard in this era. The Full Story Eberhard & Co. watches are really impressive in person. The finishing is on par with the best in the mid-century watchmaking world, and, frankly, the brand name looks really good on a dial. Chronographs are where Eberhard really hit its stride, especially with the Extra-Fort family. This example falls under what collectors refer to as the Pre-Extra Forts, dating back to before the classification was added to the dial but featuring all the same characteristics of the model line. These chronographs stand out due to their unique chronograph function and larger case sizes compared to their contemporaries. This example of Eberhard's Pre-Extra Fort chronograph features a large nearly 40mm stainless steel case with a flat bezel and interesting angular lugs. The diameter would have been considered huge in the 1940s, while today it falls within sta