Swiss watchmaker Eberhard & Co. has released two new versions of its iconic 8 Jours Grande Taille watch.
Already in 1997, Eberhard & Co. was one of the first Watchmaking Maisons to offer a model featuring an extended power reserve. The historic Eberhard 8 Jours watch featured a 39mm case and a hand-wound mechanical movement with 8 days of power reserve.
Subsequently, the Maison also created a larger version: the Grande Taille, with a diameter of 41 mm. Celebrating its rich history, the range has now been enhanced by two new dials: blue with an outer area in white, and white with a silvery edge. Both dials are further enriched by a Guilloché finish.
The dials are inspired by tradition, with the power reserve indicated by a scale at nine o’clock. The Roman numerals and the refined counters, alongside the vintage‐style logo, are the final touches to a timeless, stunningly elegant appearance.
The sapphire case‐back is open on the skeleton bridge, with its colour coated motive in the form of a number “8”.
Technical details
Model: Eberhard & Co. 8 Jours Grande Taille New Versions
Movement
Calibre E & Co. 896 10 ½ ” – Basis Peseux 7001
Mechanical hand wound watch, with 8 days of power reserve
Exclusive Eberhard & Co. device, patented
Power‐reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
Small second hand at 6 o’clock
Two overlapping springs, (0,30 m. + 1,25 m.), for a total length of 1,55 m
Case
Stainless steel case
Diameter: 41.00 mm
Thickness: 10.85 mm
Case‐back: Polished, secured by 6 screws, with engravings. A small window protected by a sapphire glass allows to see the skeleton bridge of the main barrel, with silhouette “8”
Crown: Water‐resistant, personalised “E”
Bezel: Polished
Glass: Sapphire, domed
Water‐resistance: 30 m.
New dials
- Blue, with guilloché finishing, external argenté circle with azuré finishing, blue Roman numerals, rhodium sandblasted “leaf‐shaped” hands
- White, with guilloché finishing, external argenté circle with azuré finishing, blue Roman numerals, blue “leaf‐shaped” hands
Power‐reserve indicator graduated in days
Strap
Alligator, blue, buckle personalised “E&C”
