Eberhard & Co. Scafograf 300 MCMLIX (Ref. 41034V.07 CA)
Dive Watch / Professional Diver · Eberhard & Co. (Independent Luxury Brand), highly respected mid-tier Swiss manufacturer.
Period: Neo-Vintage / Heritage Revival (Modern 2020s design based on 1959 original)
Type
Dive Watch / Professional Diver
Brand
Eberhard & Co. (Independent Luxury Brand), highly respected mid-tier Swiss manufacturer.
Movement
Automatic, Caliber ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 base, 28,800 vph, approx. 38-hour power reserve, 25/26 jewels
Dimensions
Case Diameter: 43mm; Thickness: 12.6mm; Lug-to-Lug: 50mm; Lug Width: 21mm
Description
The Scafograf 300 MCMLIX is a masterful blend of mid-century diving heritage and contemporary watchmaking. Its name 'MCMLIX' refers to 1959, the year the first Scafograf was released. This edition features a striking matte green palette that offers a warm, rugged aesthetic compared to standard black-dial divers. It maintains the professional DNA of a tool watch while providing the refined finishing of a luxury timepiece.
Key Features
Unique triangular 'shark tooth' indices; 'Snowflake' style Broad Arrow hour hand; 'MCMILX' Roman numeral branding on dial; helium escape valve at 9 o'clock; ceramic bezel insert.
Dial Description
Matte green 'Galbé' dial with 'vintage-look' faux-patina luminescent indices. Features signature triangular markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12, baton hands with a 'Snowflake-style' hour hand, and a date window at 3 o'clock.
Case Material
316L Stainless Steel with a brushed finish and polished accents on the bevels
Crystal Type
Cambered (domed) sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Bezel Details
Unidirectional rotating bezel with a green ceramic insert and vintage-toned luminescent scale for the first 15 minutes.
Crown & Pushers
Screw-down stainless steel crown with Eberhard 'E' logo; integrated crown guards.
Bracelet or Strap
Brown vintage-style leather strap with contrast cream stitching and a stainless steel pin buckle.
Caseback Details
Solid screw-down stainless steel caseback engraved with a stylized starfish emblem and model name.
Movement Type
Automatic, Caliber ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 base, 28,800 vph, approx. 38-hour power reserve, 25/26 jewels
Water Resistance
300 Meters (1,000 Feet); suitable for professional diving and features an automatic helium escape valve at the 9 o'clock position.
Origin & Provenance
Swiss Made; Manufacture located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Age Estimate
Circa 2020 to present (The MCMLIX edition was launched to celebrate the 1959 heritage).
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Italian-Swiss' connection in horology; Eberhard is particularly iconic in Italy where it is viewed as a mark of high social standing and taste.
Condition Notes
Based on the image, the watch appears in Excellent condition. The ceramic bezel is free of scratches, the crystal is clear, and the case edges remain sharp. The leather strap shows minimal wear.
Value Estimate
MSRP approximately $2,800 - $3,200; Secondary market value $1,800 - $2,400 depending on box/papers.
Care & Maintenance
Recommended mechanical service every 5 years. Rinse with fresh water after salt exposure. Check water resistance gaskets annually if used for diving. Avoid magnetic fields.
Similar Watches
Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight (Smaller, 70hr reserve); Omega Seamaster 300 Heritage; Oris Sixty-Five (More affordable, thinner); Longines Legend Diver.
Interesting Facts
The original Scafograf 300 was one of the most successful dive watches of the 1960s, competing directly with the Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster. The MCMLIX edition won the 'Sports Watch Prize' at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG).