On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Tex Willer. , one of the most famous comic book characters, Eberhard &Co. has created a special limited edition of Chrono 4 , an icon of the Maison.
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It is a chronograph that has always represented the brand’s history, as well as the first in watchmaking history to have four counters aligned horizontally, thanks to a patented device. Four are the counters and four are the “pards,”the companions in the adventures-Tex Willer, Kit Carson, Kit Willer and Tiger Jack, all portrayed on the counters of the Chrono 4 Pards.
As stated. Mario Peserico, CEO of Eberhard Italy : “The partnership with Sergio Bonelli Editore was created with the intention of paying homage to Tex, the intrepid ranger who is part of the collective imagination in Italy and beyond:an authentic positive hero, beloved by collectors and avid readers of all ages, recognized well beyond the enthusiast audience in the industry.”
“After the success of the chronograph created on the occasion of Zagor’s 60th anniversary, we are delighted to be able to celebrate Tex’s 75th anniversary once again alongside Eberhard &Co, thanks to Chrono 4 Pards, an elegant timepiece, eagerly awaited as much by fans of the most famous ranger of the comic book West as by collectors of these sought-after and prestigious objects.”declares Davide Bonelli, General Manager of Sergio Bonelli Editore .
The new Chrono 4 Pards is available in three versions , including two in a special limited edition featuring 150 examples and a limited edition consisting of only 75 examples. The dial is the same for all three models and presents in the background the classic American desert declined in different colors.