EBERHARD & CO | STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASESCIRCA 1965

Dial: silvered Calibre: manual winding Case: stainless steel, snap-on back Case number: 591'612 Closure: Eberhard & Co. crocodile strap and stainless steel buckle Dimensions: 35 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Eberhard & Co. blank warranty booklet and presentation case

MVT: is running at the time of cataloguing and the calendar advancing. Please note that the calendar starts moving around 2 o'clock and completes the switch after 3 o'clock. CASE: in great condition with incredibly sharp edges and very crisp numbers on the back. There is some minor surface wear throughout including a notable small ding and some scratches to the lower right lug, as well as some scratches on the left band where the bezel can be opened up. The glass also has some abrasions on the edge around 6 o'clock. DIAL: in very attractive and honest condition. There is some fine spotting visible, some of date numbers are scratched off and there are some more fine blemishes visible with the naked eye. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Founded in the historic birthplace of the Swiss watchmaking industry, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Eberhard & Co adopted the chronograph very early on as one of its specialties and to this day is continuing to produce reliable, competitively priced chronographs.