Eberhard & Co. announces its participation in the third edition of Watches for Tomorrow – Bienne Charity Watch Auction, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026 in the Salle Robert at the Nouveau Musée Bienne. Co-founded by Alexander Grouet alongside Cédric Schiess, the initiative brings together fine watchmaking and philanthropy in support of Terre des hommes, Switzerland’s leading children’s rights NGO, which assists approximately 6 million children and community members annually across 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
In alignment with the 2026 edition’s guiding theme, “A Touch of Orange” — the official color of Terre des hommes, symbolizing warmth, energy, creativity, joy, and optimism — Eberhard & Co. has chosen to create a unique interpretation of the Contodat Automatic, the “time-only” model of the Contodat collection and an expression of the Maison’s signature sporty elegance.
The choice of the Contodat is rooted in the collection’s historical inspiration. Its aesthetic and technical language draws from the Maison’s archives, recalling a design created in the second half of the 1970s by then-president Palmiro Monti. Against the backdrop of the quartz crisis, Monti responded with an audacious mechanical chronograph distinguished by vibrant orange accents, expressing a spirit of courage. Almost half a century later, the Contodat collection reinterpreted this distinctive inspiration for the present, preserving the character of the original design while giving it a contemporary expression.
For Watches for Tomorrow, this historical connection takes on a new dimension through a one-of-a-kind interpretation of the Contodat Automatic. The timepiece retains the characteristic design and technical features of the model, including its compact 39 mm stainless steel case with alternating polished and satin finishes, paired with an integrated steel bracelet equipped with the proprietary 2CLICK® safety clasp and emblazoned withthe Shield emblem.
The distinctive character of the creation emerges on the dial. Its argenté base is illuminated by a soleil finish, while the argenté small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock features an azuré finish. The peripheral zone framing the dial, where the minute track is positioned, is also enhanced by an azuré finish, creating a subtle contrast between the different textures. At 3 o’clock, the characteristic trapezoidal date window completes the composition.
Here, the collection’s signature orange is further emphasized: while the model features orange accents on the counter, on the small seconds hand and the number 60, this exclusive creation extends the vibrant hue across all the numerals of the minute track and the hour indexes.
Completing the one-of-a-kind edition, the caseback features special references to Terre des hommes, alongside the Latin motto UBI TU IBI EGO (“wherever you will be, there I will be”) in gold. The message expresses an enduring promise of value, protection, and continuity — a fitting final signature for a timepiece created to mark a meaningful moment of solidarity.
Mario Peserico, Eberhard & Co. General Manager, comments: Mario Peserico, Eberhard & Co. General Manager, comments: “We are delighted by this meaningful coincidence: orange is an integral part of the Contodat’s identity, making its connection with this year’s Watches for Tomorrow theme particularly natural. We are especially pleased to see this connection come to life for Terre des hommes and its vital work to protect children’s rights and improve the lives of millions of children and communities around the world. Being part of this collective initiative, which brings together watchmaking and philanthropy for such an important cause, makes this unique creation particularly special to us.”
