1940s Eberhard Cal.16 Staybrite 40mm over-size Chronograph rare Salmon snail roman dial

This is a rare salmon snail Roman numeral dial chronograph with a 40mm oversized stainless steel case, equipped with the Eberhard Cal.16 movement, manufactured in the 1940s. The oversized 40mm case, which surpasses other brands from the same era, houses Eberhard's unique Cal.16 line with a hacking function. The button at the 2 o'clock position is used for start, stop, and reset, and what appears to be a button at the 4 o'clock position is actually a slide mechanism. Sliding it upwards while the chronograph is running activates the hacking mechanism. The salmon snail dial with Roman numerals is a rare feature for Eberhard, which typically uses Arabic numerals, showcasing the era's style and a beautiful color. This Eberhard chronograph, with its impactful oversized case housing a unique chronograph movement and a meticulously complex and stunning dial design, is highly regarded for its unparalleled originality, design, and quality.