Traversetolo

Courtesy of Eberhard

This is a watch that has always struck me as painfully under appreciated.  This is a watch that for whatever reason, has not been nearly as appreciated here in the US as it should have been.  This is the Eberhard Traversetolo.  A watch that in some ways seems to be from another time, but still timeless.
Beautifully basic, only essentials.  Hand wound Swiss goodness!

Back in my watch retail days, I sold two of these to a gentleman who came in wanting another Panerai (he already had five of them), and I explained that what he really "needed" was something more discerning.  My argument being that with five of them already, Panerai was a "gimme".  He walked out with two Traversetolos - one black and one white.  I still hear from him from time to time, and he informs me that of the many watches that have come and gone from his collection, the two Traversetolos are still with him - but already "selected" as graduation presents for his son and daughter.