Eberle Open-Heart Multi-Function Aviator
Multi-Function Pilot-Style Watch · Eberle; an entry-level lifestyle/boutique brand specializing in 'affordable luxury' aesthetics; widely distributed via online retailers and shopping networks.
Period: Modern Lifestyle (2010s-Present); designed with neo-vintage pilot and 'homage' aesthetic cues.
Type
Multi-Function Pilot-Style Watch
Brand
Eberle; an entry-level lifestyle/boutique brand specializing in 'affordable luxury' aesthetics; widely distributed via online retailers and shopping networks.
Movement
Automatic/Self-winding; likely a Chinese-manufactured caliber (such as TY2800 series) featuring an open-heart balance at 6 o'clock and non-chronograph calendar complications.
Dimensions
Diameter: 44mm; Thickness: 15mm; Lug-to-Lug: 52mm; Lug Width: 22mm. Large aviator-style proportions.
Description
The Eberle Aviator is a maximalist timepiece that blends the cockpit-instrument aesthetic of a Breitling Navitimer with the 'open-heart' tradition of classical watchmaking. It features a busy dial packed with logarithmic scales and calendar subdials, meant to provide a high-end look at an accessible price point.
Key Features
Open-heart balance bridge at 6 o'clock; Big-Date complication; knurled bezel; non-standard pusher functions for calendar adjustment.
Dial Description
Silver/white dial with complex slide-rule scales; 'Big Date' at 12; Day sub-dial at 9; Month sub-dial at 3; open-heart window at 6 showcasing balance wheel; applied baton indices; leaf-shaped hands.
Case Material
Polished and brushed Stainless Steel; likely 316L grade.
Crystal Type
Mineral glass; flat with no visible AR coating or cyclops.
Bezel Details
Fixed knurled/hobnail 'coin-edge' bezel; polished steel; aesthetic purpose rather than functional rotation.
Crown & Pushers
Large onion-style crown; two pump-style clickers at 2 and 4 (used for advancing date/month complications rather than chronograph functions).
Bracelet or Strap
Brown padded leather strap with contrast stitching and a stainless steel tang buckle.
Caseback Details
Likely a screw-down exhibition caseback showing the rotor and movement; often engraved with brand name and 'Stainless Steel'.
Movement Type
Automatic/Self-winding; likely a Chinese-manufactured caliber (such as TY2800 series) featuring an open-heart balance at 6 o'clock and non-chronograph calendar complications.
Water Resistance
Rated at 3 ATM / 30 Meters; splash resistant only; not suitable for swimming or showering.
Origin & Provenance
Brand origin associated with US/European marketing; manufacturing and movements originate from China.
Age Estimate
Produced circa 2015-2022.
Cultural Significance
Represents the 'Boutique Brand' era of horology where complex mechanical looks are made available to the mass market through globalized manufacturing.
Condition Notes
Good condition; minor surface scratches on bezel and lugs; leather strap shows light creasing from wear; crystal appears clear.
Value Estimate
$75 - $150 USD; value is primarily in the aesthetic appeal as a fashion accessory rather than horological investment.
Care & Maintenance
Service every 3-5 years if accurate timekeeping is desired; avoid water contact as gaskets on budget lifestyle watches are prone to failure; store in a dry environment.
Similar Watches
Breitling Navitimer (visual inspiration), Ingersoll Richmond, or various Stauer and Akribos XXIV models featuring open-heart movements.
Interesting Facts
The 'pushers' on this watch are frequently mistaken for chronograph buttons, but they actually serve to quickly advance the day and month indicators on the dial.