Eberhard & Co.: Tazio Nuvolari and Scafograf—Between the Race Track and the Sea

Motorsports and the sea have been part of Eberhard & Co.’s history for decades. Two current timepieces carry on these connections in different ways: The Tazio Nuvolari Chronograph 40 mm pays tribute to the race car driver and features a distinctive oscillating weight. The Scafograf 200 MCMLIX Bronze Edition combines the design of early diver’s watches with bronze accents on the bezel and crown.

Tazio Nuvolari: A Chronograph with a History in Racing

Since 1992, Eberhard & Co. has dedicated a separate collection to the Italian race car driver Tazio Nuvolari. The new 40-mm model was unveiled at the Rallylegend event in San Marino. At the event, held from October 8 to 11, 2026, the brand once again served as the official timekeeper. Brand ambassador Miki Biasion returned behind the wheel of a Lancia Delta S4—four decades after his first World Rally Championship victory.

The stainless steel case houses a black dial with a Clous de Paris pattern. Two sub-dials display the elapsed minutes and hours. The TN emblem is set within a stylized turtle, Nuvolari’s personal lucky charm. Yellow appears in the monogram and on the central chronograph hand; the scale on the bezel references speed measurement.

Inside, it is powered by the ETA 7750 automatic chronograph movement. The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters and is worn on a black alligator leather strap. The Gold Car Collection includes references 31175 and 31176, which are priced at 4,760 euros.

The Gold Car Collection shows off its unique features from the rear

The sapphire crystal case back reveals the true narrative detail: mounted on the rotor is an 18-karat gold reproduction depicting Tazio Nuvolari at the wheel of the Alfa Romeo Tipo C. Geneva stripes and blued screws complement the movement’s decoration. The motif combines the function of the automatic winding mechanism with a specific scene from motorsport history.

Scafograf 200 MCMLIX: Bronze on a Steel Diver’s Watch

The Scafograf line dates back to 1959, as indicated by the Roman numeral MCMLIX in its name. For the Bronze Edition, Eberhard & Co. uses a stainless steel case measuring 39 millimeters in diameter and 12.3 millimeters in height. The bronze is limited to the bezel and the screw-down crown. The unidirectional rotating bezel features a black ceramic insert.

Round and triangular hour markers, the triangular tip of the hour hand, and warm-toned luminescent material echo elements of the early Scafograf. The black dial features bronze-colored outlines and a laser-engraved minute track. Over time, the bronze changes its surface and develops a unique patina.

Technical features include the automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement, water resistance up to 200 meters, an automatic helium escape valve at 9 o’clock, and a domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inside. The screw-down stainless steel case back features the Scafograf starfish in a gold-colored PVD finish. The reference number is 41147.

Three bracelets change the look

The Scafograf is available with a water-repellent black leather strap and bronze-colored stitching for 3,270 euros. With the stainless steel Chassis strap, it costs 3,930 euros; with the braided Milanese stainless steel strap featuring a 2CLICK folding clasp, it costs 4,090 euros. Prices include VAT.

Thus, the two new models showcase two different types of historical references: In the Tazio Nuvolari, motorsports history is evident in the details of the movement. In the Scafograf, it is reflected in the case size, the dial elements, and the way the materials look on the wrist.