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Eberhard & Co Bellissimo Chronograph Ref. 1681

Partially verified

This Eberhard & Co Bellissimo chronograph is a men's wristwatch featuring a stainless steel case with a 39 mm diameter. The timepiece is characterized by its blue dial, which displays applied Roman numerals and an external tachymeter scale. The dial layout includes four recessed sub-dials, providing displays for 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters, running seconds, and a 24-hour indicator. A date aperture is positioned at the 12 o’clock mark. The watch is powered by an automatic chronograph movement, documented as being based on the ETA 2894-2 caliber and signed by Eberhard. The piece is finished with a screw-down caseback, which is engraved with the model name and reference number. It is presented on a blue leather strap secured by a stainless steel Eberhard & Co pin buckle. The overall weight of the watch is 90.01 g.

Front view of the Eberhard & Co Bellissimo chronograph, showing the blue dial and sub-dials.
Front view of the Eberhard & Co Bellissimo chronograph, showing the blue dial and sub-dials. — Adam's, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Eberhard & Co
Reference
1681
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 2000s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a stainless steel case that measures 39 mm in diameter. The dial is blue in color and features applied Roman numerals to indicate the hours. An outer tachymeter scale is printed along the periphery of the dial.

The dial includes four recessed sub-dials intended for tracking chronograph functions, including a 30-minute counter, a 12-hour counter, and a 24-hour indicator, alongside running seconds. A date aperture is located at the 12 o’clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “robust stainless steel case measuring 39 mm in diameter”
  • “blue dial adorned with applied Roman numerals and an outer tachymeter scale”
  • “four recessed sub-dials, providing displays for running seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters, and a 24-hour indicator, alongside a convenient date aperture positioned at 12 o’clock”

Movement

The timepiece is driven by an automatic chronograph movement. This mechanism is reported by the listing to be based on the ETA 2894-2 caliber.

The movement bears the signature of the maker, Eberhard. The physical operation of the chronograph functions is managed through pushers on the side of the case, in conjunction with the main crown.

Evidence for this section
  • “automatic chronograph movement based on the ETA 2894-2 caliber, signed by Eberhard”

Caseback and Appointments

The watch is equipped with a screw-down caseback. This component is engraved with the model name and the specific reference number for this chronograph.

The piece is mounted on a blue leather strap. This strap is paired with a stainless steel pin buckle, which is signed by the manufacturer, Eberhard & Co.

Evidence for this section
  • “caseback is screw-down and engraved with the model name, reference 1681”
  • “presented on a matching blue leather strap equipped with a stainless steel Eberhard & Co pin buckle”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production date range for the Ref. 1681 model?
  • Does the ETA 2894-2 base require specific modular modifications by Eberhard & Co for this dial configuration?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Eberhard & Co Bellissimo Chronograph Ref. 1681
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerEberhard & Co“Eberhard & Co”
Case MaterialStainless steel“robust stainless steel case”
MovementAutomatic chronograph based on ETA 2894-2“automatic chronograph movement based on the ETA 2894-2 caliber”
Case Diameter39 mm“measuring 39 mm in diameter”
Reference1681“reference 1681”
Gross weight90.01 g“90.01 g”
FunctionsChronograph, date, 24-hour indicator“displays for running seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters, and a 24-hour indicator, alongside a convenient date aperture positioned at 12 o’clock”

Visible details

  • Blue dial with applied Roman numerals and tachymeter scale
  • Date aperture located at the 12 o'clock position
  • Stainless steel case with screw-down back

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber specified as base ETA 2894-2, though internal inspection is not described
  • Date of manufacture assigned as 'circa 2000s' without specific serial verification

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Eberhard & Co Bellissimo Chronograph Ref. 1681 in stainless steel

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 760924d00d

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