Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 MCMLIX Ref. 41034-03
Professional Dive Watch · Eberhard & Co., an independent Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1887. Known for high-quality chronographs and professional tool watches.
Period: Neo-Vintage. It is a modern re-edition of the historic 1959 Scafograf, utilizing vintage-style 'fauxtina' luminous material and traditional diver design codes from the late 1950s.
Type
Professional Dive Watch
Brand
Eberhard & Co., an independent Swiss luxury watchmaker founded in 1887. Known for high-quality chronographs and professional tool watches.
Movement
Automatic, Caliber ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 (base), 28,800 vph, approx. 38 hours power reserve, 25-26 jewels.
Dimensions
Case diameter: 43.0 mm; Thickness: 12.6 mm; Lug-to-lug: 50.0 mm; Lug width: 21 mm.
Description
The Scafograf 300 MCMLIX is a robust yet elegant diver that bridges the gap between mid-century heritage and modern engineering. Its standout feature is the matte green ceramic bezel and matching dial, which offers a fresh alternative to standard black or blue divers. The 'MCMLIX' (1959 in Roman numerals) designation pays homage to the year the Scafograf was first launched. It provides a significant wrist presence at 43mm while maintaining a relatively slim profile for a 300m diver.
Key Features
Matte green ceramic bezel, broad arrow hour hand, triangular vintage-style indices, and the historical crown logo of Eberhard & Co. It is distinctive for its lack of a helium escape valve on this specific sub-reference compared to the standard 300.
Dial Description
Matte green dial with a slight granular texture. Features oversized 'gallotone' triangular indices at 6, 9, and 12, with circular indices at other hours. Date window at 3 o'clock. Baton hands with a signature broad arrow hour hand, all coated in vintage-colored Super-LumiNova.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a mix of satin-brushed and polished finishes. Features a sleek, contoured case with integrated crown guards.
Crystal Type
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the internal side. Scratch-resistant.
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert in matte green. Scale features a diving countdown with a luminescent pearl at the 12 o'clock triangle.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down crown with integrated guards, featuring the Eberhard 'E' logo. Designed for high water resistance.
Bracelet or Strap
Brown vintage-style leather strap with white contrast stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle. Also available on an integrated Chassis-style steel bracelet.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback featuring an engraved starfish motif and model-specific serial numbers.
Movement Type
Automatic, Caliber ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 (base), 28,800 vph, approx. 38 hours power reserve, 25-26 jewels.
Water Resistance
300 Meters (30 ATM / 1000 Feet). Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports, including skin and scuba diving.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made. Manufactured in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Utilizes a Swiss-sourced movement.
Age Estimate
Modern production, circa 2021-present. The MCMLIX (1959) edition was introduced to celebrate the heritage of the original Scafograf line.
Cultural Significance
A symbol of the 1950s 'diver's craze' and a testament to the longevity of independent Swiss brands that survived the Quartz Crisis. It represents the modern trend of 'heritage' watches that prioritize vintage aesthetics with modern reliability.
Condition Notes
The watch appears to be in Excellent to Mint condition. Lume is crisp, the ceramic bezel shows no scratches, and the leather strap shows minimal wear near the lugs.
Value Estimate
MSRP approximately $2,800 - $3,200. Secondary market value typically ranges from $1,800 to $2,400 depending on condition and presence of box/papers.
Care & Maintenance
Service every 5-7 years. If used for swimming, have water resistance gaskets pressure tested annually. Keep away from strong magnetic fields to avoid hairspring magnetization.
Similar Watches
Omega Seamaster Heritage 300, Tudor Black Bay 58, Oris 65 Heritage, Longines Legend Diver.
Interesting Facts
The original Scafograf 300 from the 1960s was a direct competitor to the Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster 300. The modern Scafograf 300 won the 'Sports Watch Prize' at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) in 2016.