Some dive watches mark their era through performance. Others become references thanks to their timeless design. The Scafograf belongs to both categories. For nearly seven decades, this collection has accompanied the evolution of dive watchmaking while retaining an immediately recognisable identity. In 2026, Eberhard & Co. opens a new chapter with the Scafograf 200 MCMLIX, a watch that draws its inspiration from the very first model launched in 1959, while meeting the expectations of today’s enthusiasts.
More than a reissue, this novelty embodies a modern interpretation of a great classic. True to its DNA, it combines vintage charm, contemporary performance and watchmaking expertise in a particularly appealing format.
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- A story that begins with the first Scafograf of 1959
- A 39 mm size that returns to the original proportions
- Historic aesthetic codes carefully preserved
- A true dive watch above all
- Four dials for four personalities
- The return of the Milanese bracelet
- A legend built in the field
- A heritage looking toward the future
- Frequently asked questions
A story that begins with the first Scafograf of 1959
The story of the Scafograf begins in 1959 with the launch of the Scafograf 100, Eberhard & Co.’s first true dive watch. At a time when underwater sports were experiencing tremendous growth, the Swiss manufacture envisioned a timepiece capable of accompanying divers into the depths while offering exemplary legibility.
Over the decades, the collection has evolved in step with technical progress and the changing habits of sports watch enthusiasts. Scafograf watches are no longer intended solely for underwater exploration; they have also become everyday companions, capable of combining elegance and robustness without ever abandoning their original vocation.
The Scafograf 200 MCMLIX fits fully into this continuity. It does not seek to faithfully reproduce a historic model, but rather to recapture the spirit of the 1959 Scafograf by translating it into the watchmaking language of 2026.
A 39 mm size that returns to the original proportions
At a time when dive watches often adopt imposing dimensions, Eberhard & Co. makes a particularly relevant choice by returning to a 39 mm diameter.
This size offers an excellent balance between vintage authenticity and contemporary comfort. The case has a confident presence without ever seeming excessive, allowing the Scafograf 200 MCMLIX to suit a wide variety of wrists.
This pursuit of proportion contributes fully to the watch’s charm, which recaptures the discreet elegance of the historic models while benefiting from present day manufacturing quality.
Historic aesthetic codes carefully preserved
The eye is immediately drawn to the elements that have built the Scafograf’s identity.
Triangular hour markers alternate with round ones, creating a graphic rhythm characteristic of the collection. Even more distinctive, the hour hand composed of three triangles remains one of Eberhard & Co.’s strongest signatures.
Originally, these choices responded above all to the requirements of underwater legibility. Today, they contribute significantly to the watch’s unique character and recall its heritage as a genuine diving instrument.
The polished contours of the hands and markers, combined with a luminescent material with a deliberately vintage aesthetic, further reinforce this personality.
A true dive watch above all
While its aesthetic is immediately appealing, the Scafograf 200 MCMLIX never forgets its primary function.
The watch is fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel equipped with a black or blue ceramic insert depending on the version. The first fifteen minutes as well as the main marker benefit from a luminescent treatment to ensure quick reading during dives.
The screw-down crown, the domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment and the screw-down caseback complete an architecture designed to withstand the demands of the underwater world.
But the most remarkable technical element remains, without doubt, the presence of an automatic helium escape valve.
Reserved for watches intended for saturation diving, this complication allows the helium that has built up inside the case to be naturally released during decompression, thereby avoiding any risk of internal overpressure. A feature that demonstrates the Scafograf’s technical ambition, well beyond its simple vintage appearance.
Four dials for four personalities
Eberhard & Co. offers this new reference in four distinct configurations.
Fans of a more classic aesthetic can choose a black or blue dial accompanied by a silver minute track with a circular satin finish.
For those seeking more visual depth, two versions with a gradient dial enrich the collection, one in black, the other in blue.
Each model is paired with a matching ceramic bezel, creating a particularly harmonious whole in which light plays subtly with the dial’s different textures.
The return of the Milanese bracelet
One of the major novelties of this generation lies in the arrival of a Milanese mesh bracelet, offered for the first time on a Scafograf.
This choice is far from anecdotal. The House’s archives reveal that Eberhard was already selling this type of bracelet before 1914. By reintroducing it today, the manufacture is therefore not following a vintage trend, but reconnecting with part of its own heritage.
Its execution received particular care. The mesh is intended to be both dense and supple to offer excellent comfort, while the exclusive 2CLICK® deployant buckle brings a resolutely contemporary touch.
Fans of a more sporty style will also find the Chassis® steel bracelet, while a leather strap allows for a more elegant interpretation of this dive watch.
A legend built in the field
The story of the Scafograf is also made up of small anecdotes that perfectly illustrate Eberhard & Co.’s state of mind.
The House recounts that in the late 1950s, Maurice Eberhard would take his grandson to the shores of Lake Neuchatel to personally test the resistance of the first Scafograf 100 before its official approval. An artisanal but profoundly sincere way of verifying the performance of his creation.
This closeness between man, object and environment perfectly sums up the philosophy that still drives the collection today.
A heritage looking toward the future
The Scafograf 200 MCMLIX does not seek to appeal only to nostalgics of vintage watchmaking. It demonstrates that a historic dive watch can evolve intelligently without losing its identity.
By combining more restrained proportions, a contemporary finish, modern materials and technical features still suited to professional use, Eberhard & Co. delivers a particularly coherent evolution of one of its most emblematic collections.
At a time when the manufacture continues its commitment to the nautical world as Official Timekeeper of the Genoa International Boat Show, this new generation of the Scafograf reminds us that certain icons do not need revolution to remain relevant. They simply need to keep evolving with the same passion that has driven them since their creation.
Frequently asked questions
It is a 2026 diving watch from Eberhard & Co., a 39 mm modern reinterpretation of the original 1959 Scafograf that blends vintage charm with contemporary watchmaking.
MCMLIX is the Roman numeral for 1959, the year Eberhard & Co. launched the very first Scafograf, its first true diving watch.
The watch uses a 39 mm case, a return to the original proportions that balances vintage authenticity with everyday wearability.
The collection offers four dials, presented as four personalities, so each owner can choose the character that suits them best.
Yes. One of the highlights of this generation is the return of the Milanese mesh bracelet, in keeping with the model’s vintage inspiration.
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