With the new Scientigraf, Eberhard & Co has revived a model created to equip laboratory scientists in 1961. Stylistically faithful to the original, it retains the magnetism-resistant characteristics of the time even though it features a decidedly updated mechanism thanks to the collaboration with Sellita, the automatic SW 300-1 calibre, with a 42-hour power reserve. The version used is not the "standard" one: in fact, it is notable for the presence of the Incabloc shock-absorption device and the Nivatronic balance spring, i.e. precision laser-welded at the point of anchorage to the virola, as well as the perlage finish on the bridges and the côtes de Genève finish on the rotor. The new Scientigraf also has a soft-iron inner cage that embraces the movement, protecting it from the negative influences of magnetism on its precision when the watch passes through magnetic fields of up to 900 Gauss. Compared to the resistance data certified today by houses such as Omega and Tudor, these specifications seem meagre. But let us remember that a watch hardly ever comes into continuous contact with magnets that produce a field of 15,000 Gauss, corresponding to that generated by an MRI. Again, similar to the 1961 model, the watch features a convex mat black dial (with quarter and triangular Arabic numeral hour markers and a triangular hour hand), the logo at 6 o'clock, and on the caseback the characteristic image that characterised the original. As far as wrist fastening is concerned, there are two alternatives: a steel Chassis bracelet (same material as the case) with folding clasp or a black water-repellent leather strap with grey cordura insert and steel pin buckle. A final consideration is reserved for the price, which is decidedly interesting: 2,180 euros for the model with strap and 2,660 euros for that with bracelet.
