EBERHARD & CO. – Tazio Nuvolari GOLD CAR Chronograph

 

EBERHARD & CO. – Tazio Nuvolari GOLD CAR "Flying Mantuan" Chronograph 130th Anniversary 2022

A STORY TO REMEMBER  

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EBERHARD & CO. CELEBRATES TAZIO NUVOLARI

The transition from champion to GOLD CAR 130th Anniversary of the "Flying Mantuan"

1892: Tazio Nuvolari is born, the greatest driver of all time, an example of dedication, commitment and strong passion in the automotive world. A pioneer of racing to which Eberhard & Co. dedicated an important collection of chronographs on the occasion of his birth’s centenary.

 

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There are some people in the history of sport that cannot be defined merely as ‘champions’. When they exceed the limits set by their time and enter the superhuman ‘Hall of Fame’ of those who have broken all barriers by crossing the line of the inconceivable, it is then that they undergo the natural progression that turns them into legends. Tazio Nuvolari, the champion driver who dominated the decades between 1920 and the late forties, is quite obviously such a sportsman.

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When, almost 30 years ago, Eberhard & Co. decided to celebrate his enterprises by creating a collection that bears his name, the figure of Tazio had become shrouded by the mists of time and all that had happened in the world of motoring since his era. It is also because of the efforts of the famous Swiss Maison and the success of the ‘Tazio Nuvolari’ collection that this mist has lifted. 

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In the past few decades, the impetuous, at times overbearing personality of a man who made his passion for sport a reason for living, placing it above all else, even above himself and those closest to him, has been brought to light. His story has inspired a great number of initiatives; books have been written, songs have been dedicated to him, and the great old-timers event that bears his name brings hundreds of fans from all over the world to his homeland every year. All this has ensured that the fame he deserves, that of being the greatest racing driver ever, lives on today.

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Jaguar SS100 of Vintage Racing Team Eberhard 2011 (foto - wikipedia.org)

Eberhard & Co. has been the main sponsor of the Nuvolari Grand Prix for over twenty years. In this role and through the many models of watches he has inspired, the Maison has helped enormously in paying tribute to the ‘Mantovano Volante’, proudly aware of the fact that the champion of technical perfectionism chose an Eberhard to accompany him in everyday life.

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The Tazio Nuvolari collection mainly consists of sports watches, and many versions have been added to it over the years. Some of these have been inspired by great victories or enterprises realized by the champion. The latest, Nuvolari GOLD CAR, seeks to celebrate the essence of the man and of the sportsman, consecrating him among those who will never be forgotten.

 

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 130TH ANNIVERSARY

2022: on the 130th birth anniversary of the "Flying Mantuan", Eberhard & Co. pays tribute with a new chronograph, featuring a 41 mm steel case offered in two dial versions, both enhanced by a “frappé helical” motif. 

 

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The bezel shows the typical “perlage” finishing and engraving of the scale in miles. The watch is enriched by the carapace that contains the initials "TN" and by details in yellow, the champion's lucky color.
 

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Nuvolari GOLD CAR is an automatic timepiece with a steel case 41 mm version. The model is water resistant down to a depth of 50m. and features a black dial with luminescent Arabic numerals, a minutes counter at 12 o’clock, a hours counter at 6 o’clock and a spiral tachometer scale in km/hr in the centre.

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The movement can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal base, which is secured by eight screws, decorated with a ‘chessboard’ image designed to look like the race-start flag, and customised with the historic stylised Alfa Romeo Type 12C in which the great driver obtained many victories.

 

CHOOSE YOUR STYLE

Available with a closed steel bottom or in the GOLD CAR Collection version with view on the movement. The Tazio Nuvolari chronograph is offered with a grey vintage leather strap, with yellow stitching.

The ‘vintage’ look of the new timepiece is enhanced by the matching antiqued grey leather strap. This model is also available with a steel Charme bracelet.

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Nuvolari GOLD CAR Chronograph continues with a retro-flavoured model.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Collection:  Tazio Nuvolari GOLD CAR

Model: GOLD CAR Chronograph 

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Reference: 31075.01 - 41,00 mm

Reference: 31076.02 - 41,00 mm

Movement
Eberhard & Co. base Valjoux 7750
Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding,
2 counters : 30 minutes and 12 hours
Côtes de Genève finish
25 rubies - 16 blue screws
Oscillating wight decorated with the historical stylized
Alfa Romeo Type C, in 18 ct. gold, côtes de Genève finish and golden engravings
Case
Steel, with satin finish and polished details.
Diameter of the case:
41,00mm version
Thickness of the case  13,2 mm
Caseback:  transparent in sapphire glass, fixed by 8 screws,
decorated with a ‘chessboard’ finish, designed to look like the race-start flag
Bezel:  Glazed bezel with “perlage” finishing, engraved black scale in miles/h.
Pushbuttons:  in steel, rectangular, water-resistant
Crown:  in steel, screw-in, water-resistant, personalised with the “E”
Glass:  sapphire, with an anti-reflective treatment on the inner surface
Water-resistance:  50 m.
Dial
Black dial with white or black counters with special “frappé helicoidal” finishing. 

Luminescent
Arabic numerals. At 9 o’clock,
Tazio Nuvolari’s lucky charm in the shape of a stylised tortoise.
Hands: “ Baton-shaped hands, luminescent.
Bracelet & Bracelet
Strap: Grey vintage leather strap, with yellow stitching.
Bracelet:  "Charme" in steel, buckle personalised with the stylised mascot tortoise in steel

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Sylvain Pinaud – ORIGINE Chronometre

 

Sylvain Pinaud – ORIGINE Balance Chronomètre 2022

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With this creation unveiled in Geneva, I present this timepiece as an homage to the most beautiful achievements from the science of Horology.

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At the crossroads of art and science.

The primary intention is to create a delicate harmony, the graphic composition of the entire piece is highlithed by the unique asymmetric layout of the dial, that shares the spotlight with the regulator elegantly placed at the front. This original solution creates an animated scene that is an irresistible invitation to explore the movement.

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The silvered dial, of a rare complexity, plays on contrasts and extraordinary finishing to offer perfect readability. Particular care has been taken in the design of the hand-finished rose gold hands, which immediately and accurately indicate the time.

 

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The dial is emphasized by its polished steel cartouche, which accentuates the depth and contrast.

The unique composition of colors and finishes creates a spectacular visual dynamic, giving prominence to the large balance wheel, highlighted by finely polished bridges whose rose gold also match the hands.

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This creation is also distinguished by its elegant neoclassical simplicity. The overall aesthetic is very refined and pays tribute to the craftsmanship and finesse of each component.

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Each element of the watch harmonizes with the round lines of the case and the gracefully arched lugs embody classic elegance, and provide great comfort on all wrists.

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I wanted to create an elegant watch that could be worn every day.

Mechanical art

The construction of the movement has been carried out without compromise in terms of reliability and chronometry. The design and manufacture of the components are made to ensure a long life and guarantee an irreproachable precision, for centuries.

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From the beginning I wanted a large free sprung balance wheel, coupled with its Phillips balance-spring, which allows for precision adjustment and beating at 21,600 V.P.H.

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Combined with a mainspring that delivers an important torque, the movement offers stable timekeeping, over a long power reserve of 55H.

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The Swiss lever escapement has also been developed in-house to guarantee a perfect operation in the original architecture of the movement.

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When the crown is pulled, the hacking lever which stops the balance wheel allows precise time setting by the robust and convenient keyless works.

Only traditional materials in their simplest treatment are used in this movement.

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The main plate and bridges are made of German silver. And to put them in the spotlight, the bridges of the regulating organ are made of finely polished gold.

Finishing

From the outset, I had in mind to make with the origine a watch for the most discerning collectors. It was therefore imperative that the movement be at the height of a timepiece of this level and in line with the requirements of purists.

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The exceptional level of decoration is naturally applied to all parts of the movement, which are finished and worked at length by hand according to the highest standards.

This is why I have inscribed the words "Hand made" on the dial.

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The bridges are grained or black plolished and bevelled with inward angles. The wheels feature « cerclage » or « soleillage » and bevelled arms. All countersinks for jewels and screws are polished.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection   ORIGINE

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Model: Sylvain Pinaud ORIGINE

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Movement
Hand wound mechanical movement
Frequency: 21’600 v.p.h.
22 Jewels
Size: 33,8mm X 6,9mm
In house escapement and balance wheel with variable inertia
Balance diameter: 13.2 mm with Phillips spiral
Power reserve: 55H 
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds
Stop balance wheel
Case
Stainless steel 316L
Diameter 40mm
11 mm thick (including glass)
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters) 
Dial: Openworked and silvered
Strap
Custom black / brown leather strap
Engraved stainless steel pin buckle

 🔴 Price  incl. VAT  73'200 CHF 💰

To make each watch unique combinations of materials and finishes can be personalized on request.

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