Extra-Fort – The Chronograph That Outlasts Generations
In 1940, Eberhard & Co. redefined the image of the mechanical chronograph. With the Extra-Fort, the Maison presented a timepiece that established a distinctive style and design destined to stand the test of time. The name was a declaration in itself: Extra-Fort, meaning ‘extra strong’ in French – and that strength was no marketing claim, but a technical reality.
Through the 1950s, the Extra-Fort rose to become a watch widely appreciated across the board and a true icon of the Maison for those who placed reliability above all else, yet refused to forgo elegance. This equilibrium, this perfect balance between functionality and aesthetic refinement, is what continues to render the Extra-Fort irresistible to this day.
The design of the Extra-Fort is a masterclass in timeless restraint. The round case, the clear dial architecture free of superfluous detail, and the leaf-shaped hands form an immediately recognizable style - together creating a watch that, even after eight decades, still feels as fresh and elegant as it did on its first day, remaining true to its classic aesthetic. A courageous stance in an industry that all too often prizes trends above identity.
The current Extra-Fort collection covers an impressive breadth. As an automatic, it is offered in several dial colours – blue, white, black, grey and silver – each combining satin and polished surfaces for refined contrast. The manual-winding version is addressed to those who appreciate the daily ritual of engaging with their watch. The Extra-Fort Column Wheel Grande Date is a mechanical chronograph where elegance meets precision. Driven by a column wheel and an exclusive modified automatic movement, its chronograph functions deliver direct, smooth operation. A finely finished mechanism, revealed through the sapphire caseback, embodies the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. Case diameters from 39 to 41 mm ensure that the appropriate expression exists for every wrist.
Whether as a first fine chronograph, as a daily companion or as a particular addition to a collection – the Extra-Fort is always a considered choice. Discover all Extra-Fort models at MONTREDO.
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