Horological Meandering

Dear all, I would like to share with you the joy of having found a rare watch that I have been hunting, shall we say fishing for some time: the Eberhard Scafograf 200 Ref 11536 first generation from 1961. As I said above this is a piece I have been after ...  

You have one of my favorite collections amongst our Purist pals. I always enjoy seeing your divers and this latest Eberhard is no exception. There is something very romantic and adventurous about dive watches. Even though most divers nowadays never see an... 

and an even better story ! Kurt

Cheers, pplater.

Nice to be back. Kurt

I love a story like this, where the passion is for a watch that is off the beaten path and not necessarily a worth a fortune, and patience is rewarded with a lovely example like this. Happy for you, Matt

. . . a Zenith S 58, perhaps? . . .

I have never seen a Zenith S 58 in the flesh! I generally prefer non date versions but would like to see one for real!... Matt

Along with the Scientigraph, my 2 target, when it comes to Eberhard... Well done, and thank you for the review! Best, Nicolas

I too am enchanted by the early Eberhards. Back in the day I think the Scafograf 100, 200 and 300 matched up quite favorably with the better-known brands. I searched for my 200 for many years before finding one (for some reason, the 200 speaks to me more ...  

Hi Darren, Thanks for your reply. This is a wonderful duo. Your Scafograf 200 is very nice. From the case and crown I think it is the next model, not sure from what year 1962+?, using the same case than the Omega Seamaster 300. Your Scientigraf is another... 

An excellent review of a very rare dive watch from a much underrated company. One that ive been interested in for a long time. Best Graham

Great write up Matt. You're pictures are wonderful, but I have to say having seen this one in person, it has bewitching presence.

It was great to catch up and show this one to you! best, Matt

A beautiful primitive specimen ... with a marvelous dial ! I love it... And nice pictures with stunning colour constrat ! Well done!!!

That's one to add to your list! Matt

You just made me a fan too! Enjoy your gorgeous watch! It's a great story, and big kudos to the company too. Cheers, R

glad you discovered this hidden sea pearl! Matt

I remember seeing this one earlier this summer with its unusual hands. Great to see it again, and properly attired this time. What excellent news from Eberhard that they still had authentic hands for a small production run so many years later. Congratulat... 

There can be few feelings akin to completing a themed collection, especially vintage pieces. A true horologist and collector you are. Best, and looking forward to more writes about them Horo

a kind of Nirvana indeed! Matt

Matts's Eberhard has haunted my nights... But I have found my exemplary ! Here are some pictures of it : ...  

Really enjoying your photos! :) Best Blomman

and welcome to this small club! Matt

as I recently completed the watch with the original bracelet, here are a couple of pics! Matt ...  

Matt, It looks really nice on this bracelet. Congratulations for this hard find (usually the bracelet is the first part of the watch to suffer damages). Cheers, Nilo

I also usually prefer some custom leather straps to wear like on the picture below, but it is interesting to have the bracelet like in the original ad! Best Matt ...  

for me. Somehow it really balances out the very graphic hands and counters. Congrats, a real beauty!

I prefer strap on my watch, but to have the original bracelet always gives an extra pleasure! :) Especially when it is a comfortable one like the Eberhard... Best Blomman