Article: Eberhard & Co. – A Swiss Watchmaking Legend Since 1887
Eberhard & Co. – A Swiss Watchmaking Legend Since 1887
Some brands create excellence; Eberhard & Co. embodies it through the lens of history. A tradition of superior watchmaking that has endured for more than 135 years. Eberhard & Co. belongs to the second category – and has done so for over 135 years. Founded in 1887 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the legendary heart of the Swiss watch industry, by the then 22-year-old Georges-Lucien Eberhard, the Maison Suisse d’Horlogerie Eberhard & Co. has grown into one of the most prestigious independent watch manufactures in the world. It achieved this without the backing of a conglomerate, without investors – through expertise alone, and a passion for precision that lives on to this day.
What has distinguished Eberhard & Co. from the very beginning is an unwavering commitment to innovation. As early as 1894, the manufacture filed a patent for a novel time-setting mechanism. In 1919 it presented one of the world’s first wristwatch chronographs – a pioneering achievement that permanently changed the watch industry. The double-pusher chronograph followed in 1935, the first model with with hours counter in 1938, and a rattrapante chronograph in 1939. Eberhard & Co. was not merely present – it was leading the way.
La Maison de l'Aigle – the Eagle House – on Avenue Léopold‑Robert in La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, with its imposing façade and majestic eagle emblem, stands as a symbol of permanence, pride and the Maison’s enduring pursuit of excellence. In 2019, Eberhard & Co. opened its own museum within this historic building – a treasury of watchmaking art that takes visitors on a journey through almost 140 years of innovation.
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Today, the Eberhard & Co. portfolio spans over a dozen collections, ranging from elegant three‑hand watches to sporty dive watches and complex chronographs, all united by a strong and enduring identity. At the heart of this identity lies the Bouclier Pointu – the pointed shield that has represented the Maison since its registration as a trademark in 1892, a symbol of authenticity, reliability and continuity. It is not merely a logo – it is a promise.
At MONTREDO, we made a conscious decision to partner with Eberhard & Co. because this Maison embodies exactly what we stand for: uncompromising quality, honest craftsmanship and watches with genuine history. Every Eberhard & Co. watch at MONTREDO is delivered new and unworn – with original box, certificate, complete manufacturer’s documentation and our SHIELD Warranty.
