Eberhard & Co. Traversetolo Vitré

The name of the collection, Traversetolo, comes from a small town near Parma, Italy. It is home to one of the current owners of Eberhard & Co. This charming town lends its name to one of the brand's distinguished watch collections. Launched in 1996, the Traversetolo is celebrated for its accuracy, durability, and reliability. These qualities are rooted in its large size and movement which was conceived in the 1950s and refined over the years, representing one of the most traditional and highly esteemed movements in Swiss watchmaking.

Features

The steel case measures 43mm in diameter, fitting comfortably on an average seven-inch wrist due to its shorter, downward-sloping lugs, making it the largest watch in Eberhard's lineup. The case finish is exceptional, with the back secured by eight screws and engraved with the watch name and 50 meters water resistance rating. The dial features numerals coated with luminous paint for night-time visibility and a sub-dial for running seconds at six o'clock, a nod to early pilot's watches, albeit with a unique radial numeral arrangement. The watch is paired with a steel “Chaland” bracelet, though it arguably looks just as good with a leather strap, complemented by Eberhard's proprietary Déclic deployment clasp. The knurled crown is marked with the Eberhard 'E'. The Traversetolo watch, particularly in its black dial version, closely emulates the pilot's watch aesthetic. The collection is home to several iterations, namely the classic model with a minted caseback and raised markings and the Vitré with a skeleton caseback displaying the movement. The collection offers a special version of Vitré, catering to the for left-handed wearers.

Mechanism

The movement inside the Traversetolo is the ETA 6498-1, a hand-wound mechanical movement originally designed for pocket watches. This beautifully finished movement, though invisible to the owner in the classic version, operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour and boasts a power reserve of 46 hours. For those who appreciate a glimpse into the inner workings, the Traversetolo Vitré offers an identical design with the addition of a sapphire caseback.