Originally associated with Eterna, A. Schild S.A. was one of the most important ebauche and watch movement maker operating from the 1890s through the 1970s.
The red-tipped alarm hand, which stands out against the eggshell white dial with large Arabic numerals, can be easily adjusted via the crown at 2 o’clock. When fully wound, the alarm duration is 12 seconds.
Beating at 18,000 vibrations per hour, the AS 1475 double barrel alarm movement offers a power reserve of 46 hours.
The vintage-styled stainless steel case is 40 mm wide and 12.41 mm thick with polished and brushed surfaces.
A one shot release limited to just 70 pieces and part of the Heritage collection, the new Eterna 1948 for Him Réveil features a rare A. Schild AS 1475 hand-wound calibre with hour, minute, second and alarm clock functions.