Eberhard & Co.
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland · Est. 1887
Founded by Georges-Emile Eberhard
Eberhard & Co. is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1887 by Georges-Edouard Eberhard in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, known as the first manufacturer to produce a wrist chronograph. The Chrono 4 — featuring four counters aligned horizontally — and the Contograf are among the brand's most celebrated models.
- Founded
- 1887
- Headquarters
- La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- Chrono 4 — Signature patented chronograph with four counters aligned horizontally, a world first in chronograph design.
- Extra-Fort — Heritage collection reviving the brand's classic 1950s chronograph with clean two-register layout.
- Tazio Nuvolari — Sports chronograph collection honouring the legendary Italian racing driver, featuring racing-inspired details.
- Traversetolo — Elegant time-and-date collection named after the Italian town, offering refined everyday dress watches.
Timeline
- 1887 — Georges-Emile Eberhard founds the company in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, at just 22 years old.
- 1907 — Inaugurates a grand five-storey headquarters on rue Leopold Robert, becoming a La Chaux-de-Fonds landmark.
- 1919 — Georges and Maurice Eberhard, sons of the founder, take over leadership of the company.
- 2004 — Launches the Chrono 4, patented as the world's first chronograph with four aligned counters.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eberhard & Co.
- Where is Eberhard & Co. based?
- Eberhard & Co. is headquartered in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, the historic heart of Swiss watchmaking, where it has been based since 1887.
- What is the Chrono 4?
- The Chrono 4 is Eberhard & Co.'s signature patented chronograph featuring four horizontally aligned sub-dials, a world first when introduced in 2004.