Driving And Diving With The Eberhard & Co. Nuvolari Legend and Scafograf GMT 'The Black Sheep'

We love watchmakers like Eberhard & Co. because while they fly under the radar of the mainstream, their history is as rich and deep as many of their competitors. Who, in a room full of fellow watch collectors doesn’t want to stand out in the crowd? Who doesn’t want to tell a story that hasn’t been heard a million times before? And who doesn’t want to wear a timepiece that even non-watch nerds stop to admire?

Nuvolari also had a reputation for being difficult because his passion for the sport took precedence over everything, including relationships, reason, and even personal health (he was still racing when he died of a stroke in 1953). Yet, despite these accomplishments, over the years, Nuvolari’s legend had begun to dim. So 30 years ago, Eberhard & Co. created a collection to celebrate the man that even the brand called “impetuous, at times overbearing.”
 

The other great new sporty offering from Eberhard is the Scafograf GMT 'The Black Sheep.' After the success of the Scafograf 300, first presented in 2016 and winner of the ‘Sports Watch Prize’ at the prestigious Geneva Grand Prix d'Horlogerie (GPHG). In 2017, Eberhard launched a GMT version, and this year it’s the Limited Edition 'The Black Sheep' version.

The main thing about this delightfully disruptive GMT is that it is soooooo black, The 43mm steel case is treated with a DLC coating. The dial and two-way rotating bezel with ceramic insert and luminescent indices are also in black. The only pop of color comes from the orange of the GMT hand and GMT lettering.
 

Actual divers might find this a palette impractical, but as a GMT watch, it certainly is stylish. The screw down case back is uniquely customized, featuring a stylised hemisphere with time zones and the engraved name of the model. 
 

It’s a somewhat unconventional GMT, being all black and all. But again, that’s Eberhard’s thing —watches for folks who want project their taste and style rather than just wearing a status symbol. Hence the name ‘black sheep.’ 
 

Only 500 Scafograf GMT 'The Black Sheep' will be produced. The Black Sheep is powered by an automatic movement with triple time zone function. It’s 100 meters water resistant, and comes with a rubber integrated strap, in black or orange, signed with the ‘E’ coat of arms, it’s also available with A steel, DLC-treated bracelet.
 

This weekend, collectors will have a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with Eberhard’s collections at WatchTime New York. Occurring October 26-27 at Gotham Hall in New York City. We highly recommend you visit. You can use promo code ‘WATCHONISTA’ for $10 off your Friday or Saturday ticket.