Eberhard Contograf Ref. 14901

In the vibrant creative climate of the early 1960s — when the chronograph was still a professional instrument before becoming a lifestyle statement — the Eberhard Contograf first series took shape. A watch that fully embodies the technical and muscular aesthetic of the era: well-proportioned pump pushers, a sharp and large steel case with defined lugs, and a perfectly balanced dial designed for clarity and purpose.

This 1962 example (2/62), Ref. 14901, is powered by the in-house,caliber 310-82, a robust hand-wound chronograph movement engineered for reliability and crisp chronograph engagement. The tactile feedback of the pushers is firm and precise — exactly what you expect from a serious tool watch of that period. The classic two-compax, reverse panda layout, combined with the peripheral scale and harmonious proportions, delivers a dial that is both functional and visually compelling.

The period-correct elastic steel bracelet reinforces its authentic 1960s character, while the presence of the original box significantly enhances collectability — a detail increasingly rare for early Contograf references.