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Old 18 June 2009, 06:01 PM   #1
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Ebel watch

has anyone owned one
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Old 18 June 2009, 08:08 PM   #2
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has anyone owned one
Yes, I have a Ebel Voyager, this is a pic of the model, (borrrowed from another site) I'm thinking of selling it as it gets no wrist time.
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Old 18 June 2009, 11:11 PM   #3
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No, but as a fan of complication watches, I wouldn't mind having this one.

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Old 19 June 2009, 05:21 AM   #4
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so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier
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Old 19 June 2009, 05:24 AM   #5
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We have two of the 1911 series chronometers. They are the most comfortable watchs I have ever owned. Well balanced and they have very smooth angles. I have owned several over the years. They are not a very good investment in terms of resale.
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Old 19 June 2009, 09:34 PM   #6
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so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier
pretty much yes....
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Old 20 June 2009, 01:26 AM   #7
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My wife has one, she likes it, but since she go the Panerai, the Ebel gets little wrist time.
Something to with her age, eyesight, larger dial on the Panny.
Don't tell her I just said that.
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Old 17 August 2009, 03:16 PM   #8
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I got an Ebel BTR 1911 GMT earlier this year. I'm pretty happy with it. Got it for about the same cash as my Air-King but it's got date, dual-time and feels like a lot more watch for the money. Wrote a review for it here, actually.
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Old 17 August 2009, 06:58 PM   #9
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saw some 1911s in person...looked and felt awesome
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Old 18 August 2009, 04:02 AM   #10
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so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier
Well I don't consider Omega and BM in the same class. I would agree Ebel is on a par with BM though.

To me, that sit in that grey area between serious watches and fashion watches. Of course, some here will likely consider them more firmly than I do in one of these camps. They don't make any movements though and a that's deemed a serious black mark by some (not me though).

If you to buy one please chose carefully as the resale market is very weak and you'll take a huge loss compared to Rolex and even most Omega models.
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Old 12 September 2009, 02:32 AM   #11
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nice watches..just dont try and sell on..lol
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Old 15 April 2010, 02:52 PM   #12
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I have a BTR Chrono myself. Actually, BigHat, Ebel makes in-house movements that are quite solid and the entire BTR line uses them. The resale value issue is quite sad as they are probably one of the most innovative companies when it comes to having a very solid, balanced point of view on product design. They are wonderful watches. I suspect the value will pick up in time if you take care of the watch. Tastes change.

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Old 18 April 2010, 11:25 AM   #13
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Yup agree with everyone here. Great watches, terrible resale.
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Old 1 May 2010, 03:42 AM   #14
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My lovely Ebel 1911 chrono from the early '90's. Bought on Ebay about 3 years ago for $600. That's way too low for it's quality and rarity. So good to buy used. Now this watch goes for around 1K used. This watch uses the Zenith El Primero like the first Daytona automatics.
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Old 1 May 2010, 09:26 PM   #15
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Beautiful watch! Again, I really like that they've stuck to their design roots.
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Old 1 May 2010, 10:18 PM   #16
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very under valued when bought used or from gray market dealers when its on sale.
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Old 1 May 2010, 10:48 PM   #17
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Even dealers are undervaluing them. I remember buying my BTR 1911 GMT at an authorized dealer in Hongkong for less than online prices. Usually online prices are as low as dealers will go for watches.
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Old 19 October 2010, 04:13 AM   #18
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I have two Ebel Brasilia watches. One in 18Kt and one SS, both on Alligator deployant straps. Very nice dress watches.
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Old 30 November 2010, 10:23 AM   #19
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Guys I seriously consider to get this one Ebel 1911 Tekton Mens Automatic Chronograph



I have a sub 16613 and I seriously find the Ebel looks even more terrific...Personal opinion
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Old 30 November 2010, 10:27 AM   #20
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Ebel is positioned above both Omega and BM not only in price but also in workmanship considering their inhouse workings.
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Old 10 October 2011, 04:27 AM   #21
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Ant new owners of Ebel?
Any new opinions?
I think the BTR 1911 line is wonderful!
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Old 20 October 2011, 06:19 PM   #22
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I got one Ebel Brasilia watches one year ago,it works well by now. But i want to sell it later and buy a serious watch.
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Old 28 December 2011, 08:52 PM   #23
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once held a 1911 in 18ct , and it was stunning, and about twenty years ago eye wateringly expensive. but still look at them with lust.
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Old 1 January 2012, 03:05 AM   #24
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There was one local jeweler in my city who I really trusted for a variety of reasons. (My local Rolex AD is not on my trusted list but that's an entirely different post!) When I asked his opinion on watches he pulled no punches - he felt Patek and Ebel the only two worth selling. Patek for their craftsmanship and service and Ebel for their balance of quality and price along with decent service. He was very outspoken about the "usual" Swiss brands being over priced for what you get considering how poor his experience was with service from more than one brand. He did speak highly of Rolex - but wasn't a fan of the hoops one had to jump through to be an AD. My 2 cents.....worth double what you paid for it!
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Old 1 January 2012, 07:08 AM   #25
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I quite like ebel but resale value stops me from getting one
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Old 1 January 2012, 11:52 AM   #26
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Most watches have poor resale values. If you are a serial flipper and concerned about residual, then buy PP or Rolex (but only the Oyster range, not Cellini). Don't buy an Ebel, or JLC, or most any other brands. If you are buying to keep, then what does it matter.

I particularly like the Ebel Hexagon range.
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Old 13 December 2017, 12:14 PM   #27
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Old 4 January 2018, 02:52 PM   #28
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Ebel is one of the most under rated Swiss watches IMHO. Quality and reliability are first rate. This is my Ebel:

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Old 5 December 2018, 01:30 AM   #29
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Superb quality. Here's my BTR.

You can get this watch for $2K-something. Inhouse movement (same as in Breguet XX).

Very underrated watch and great value for money (if you buy second hand). The finish on my BTR easily equals or even surpasses Omega.

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...r-chronograph/



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Old 6 December 2018, 11:25 AM   #30
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Here is my ebel
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