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Got much more than I bargained for!
Thank you so much for this post. I have been wondering for a long while what happened to Ebel and your story has filled in the gaps wonderfully 
If you have this on any other brand, so well researched and eloquent... 
But back to the watch, it is indeed nicely subdued but very well designed IMHO. The hands are not only of a nice shape but also of a perfect length, the blues seconds a nice touch. The case finishing is interesting and a little different (thanks for pointing out the details) but seems very good.
I guess the brand could prosper again under the right, ambitious guidance, certainly has enough history on its side
The Ebel Classic 100 Anniversary Limited Edition
By request (I'd posted this watch in a Wristscan thread), I'm showing a few more pictures of this lovely watch. Ebel, as a company, has seen some ups and downs, and currently it's been more in the downward direction, sad to say. The company was founded in...
A stately watch, indeed
Thanks for the review and the history of Ebel, RD. Great photos! Ebel is a brand I'd always wondered about, and your post was very informative. Ano "So much to learn" Nuevo
Got much more than I bargained for!
Thank you so much for this post. I have been wondering for a long while what happened to Ebel and your story has filled in the gaps wonderfully If you have this on any other brand, so well researched and eloquent... But back to the watch, it is indeed nic...
Yes, as I said, a point of contention. But then I saw this...
This GP 1966 has a similar dial arrangement, with the same date window invading the 3-O\'Clock marker in the same way. In fact, seeing it made me think that the two blocks of Rue de la Fusion between GP\'s manufacture and Ebel\'s La Chaux-de-Fonds facilit...
Fantastic write up....
I\'ve worn the Ebel 1911 and the sport wave as a young man..lived the brand back then however you have renewed my interest in this LE piece. Hope to find one soon ) Thanks, Ovi
I always felt that EBEL...
made the most comfortable watches I had ever tried on. I became familiar with them in 1994, and the 1911's bracelet with its rounded links was a sensuous pleasure to wear (whereas the Sport Classic was not - at least for me - due to my hairy arms). It sad...
Let's hope.
I read an article in the local newspaper in La Chaux-de-Fonds where Mr. Blum, who had regained his fortune buying and selling the Vilebrequin and Crankshaft swimwear brands, mentioned that he had made inquiries to LVMH to buy Ebel back. They told him it w...
Rik, thank you very much for this first hand experience with a few lesser discussed...
brand who undoubtedly occupy an important niche in watchmaking landscape. Magnus
A tremendous post.
Thanks a lot for this comprehensive article. It is a watch which was on my wish list. Even the date window was not a main issue for me. At the end, I didn't take the plunge but I am stil happy to see pics of it. Thanks! Fx