The Caliber 16000 is a historic Eberhard chronograph movement from the 1940s, representing an innovative step in chronograph technology. It features a column wheel for crisp chronograph operation and flyback functionality. The movement was used in the legendary Pre Extra-fort and early Extra-fort chronographs. It contains 17 jewels, an anchor escapement, monometallic balance, and Breguet hairspring, beating at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz). This caliber represents a milestone in Eberhard's technical achievements and established the brand's chronograph expertise.
Movement Type
Manual Wind
Jewel Count
17 jewels
Frequency
18,000 vph (5 Hz)
Display Type
Analog
BRAND
Eberhard & Co.TYPE
Manual WindSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1940CALIBER FAMILY
Pre Extra-fort / Extra-fortCOUNTRY
SwitzerlandALSO KNOWN AS