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blackmsport · 18 June 2009, 06:01 PM

has anyone owned one

kzm40 · 18 June 2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

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.

Rockrolex · 18 June 2009, 11:11 PM

No, but as a fan of complication watches, I wouldn't mind having this one.

blackmsport · 19 June 2009, 05:21 AM

so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier

kzm40 · 19 June 2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier

pretty much yes....

BigHat · 18 August 2009, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blackmsport

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.

train-time · 19 June 2009, 05:24 AM

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.

Launch Mini · 20 June 2009, 01:26 AM

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.

lorsban · 17 August 2009, 03:16 PM

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.

asadtiger · 17 August 2009, 06:58 PM

saw some 1911s in person...looked and felt awesome

jem4 · 12 September 2009, 02:32 AM

nice watches..just dont try and sell on..lol

romquest · 15 April 2010, 02:52 PM

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.

CG in NYC

lorsban · 18 April 2010, 11:25 AM

Yup agree with everyone here. Great watches, terrible resale.

mywifespissed · 1 May 2010, 03:42 AM

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.

lorsban · 1 May 2010, 09:26 PM

Beautiful watch! Again, I really like that they've stuck to their design roots.

newmedia · 1 May 2010, 10:18 PM

very under valued when bought used or from gray market dealers when its on sale.

lorsban · 1 May 2010, 10:48 PM

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.

vulpro · 19 October 2010, 04:13 AM

I have two Ebel Brasilia watches. One in 18Kt and one SS, both on Alligator deployant straps. Very nice dress watches.

French Cancan · 30 November 2010, 10:23 AM

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

Wisconsin Proud · 30 November 2010, 10:27 AM

Ebel is positioned above both Omega and BM not only in price but also in workmanship considering their inhouse workings.

bofon13 · 10 October 2011, 04:27 AM

Ant new owners of Ebel?
Any new opinions?
I think the BTR 1911 line is wonderful!

jackey · 20 October 2011, 06:19 PM

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.

dysondiver · 28 December 2011, 08:52 PM

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.

Scott95 · 1 January 2012, 03:05 AM

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!

blackmsport · 1 January 2012, 07:08 AM

I quite like ebel but resale value stops me from getting one

Gundam · 1 January 2012, 11:52 AM

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.

seabreeze60 · 13 December 2017, 12:14 PM

Anyone there?

Erpin · 4 January 2018, 02:52 PM

Ebel is one of the most under rated Swiss watches IMHO. Quality and reliability are first rate. This is my Ebel:

JP. · 5 December 2018, 01:30 AM

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/

dalethorn · 22 December 2018, 04:34 AM

[QUOTE=JP.;9142512]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.

I love the look, but I wonder about the size of the chrono buttons. I was considering a Grand Seiko with buttons like that but reconsidered. Still, quite beautiful.

18 June 2009, 06:01 PM	#1
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18 June 2009, 11:11 PM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,105	No, but as a fan of complication watches, I wouldn't mind having this one. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 June 2009, 01:26 AM	#8
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	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. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 August 2009, 03:16 PM	#9
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	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. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

18 April 2010, 11:25 AM	#13
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Yup agree with everyone here. Great watches, terrible resale. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

19 June 2009, 05:21 AM	#4
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	so Ebel is on the same league as Omega / Baume Mercier

19 June 2009, 05:24 AM	#7
train-time 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	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.

17 August 2009, 06:58 PM	#10
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	saw some 1911s in person...looked and felt awesome

12 September 2009, 02:32 AM	#11
jem4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jack Location: Florida Posts: 64	nice watches..just dont try and sell on..lol

15 April 2010, 02:52 PM	#12
romquest "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: New York City Watch: Pam 382, GO Sen LE Posts: 4	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. CG in NYC

1 May 2010, 03:42 AM	#14
mywifespissed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ethan Whitaker Location: Washington State Watch: IWC cal 852 Posts: 42	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. Attached Images

1 May 2010, 09:26 PM	#15
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Beautiful watch! Again, I really like that they've stuck to their design roots. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

1 May 2010, 10:18 PM	#16
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	very under valued when bought used or from gray market dealers when its on sale.

1 May 2010, 10:48 PM	#17
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	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. __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

19 October 2010, 04:13 AM	#18
vulpro Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Lee Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex & others Posts: 61	I have two Ebel Brasilia watches. One in 18Kt and one SS, both on Alligator deployant straps. Very nice dress watches.

30 November 2010, 10:23 AM	#19
French Cancan Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Monteal Posts: 19	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

30 November 2010, 10:27 AM	#20
Wisconsin Proud Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 351	Ebel is positioned above both Omega and BM not only in price but also in workmanship considering their inhouse workings.

10 October 2011, 04:27 AM	#21
bofon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 146	Ant new owners of Ebel? Any new opinions? I think the BTR 1911 line is wonderful!

20 October 2011, 06:19 PM	#22
jackey Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jackey Location: TX Posts: 15	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.

28 December 2011, 08:52 PM	#23
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	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.

1 January 2012, 03:05 AM	#24
Scott95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Greensboro GA Watch: GMT116713 - ATF Posts: 301	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! __________________ 116713 TT GMT II 116610 Sub C

1 January 2012, 07:08 AM	#25
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	I quite like ebel but resale value stops me from getting one

1 January 2012, 11:52 AM	#26
Gundam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK / HK Posts: 188	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.

13 December 2017, 12:14 PM	#27
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	Anyone there? Attached Images

4 January 2018, 02:52 PM	#28
Erpin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex DRSD Posts: 680	Ebel is one of the most under rated Swiss watches IMHO. Quality and reliability are first rate. This is my Ebel:

5 December 2018, 01:30 AM	#29
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,914	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/ __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

22 December 2018, 04:34 AM	#30
dalethorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Dale Location: Charleston SC Watch: U-Boat Capsoil Posts: 42	[QUOTE=JP.;9142512]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. I love the look, but I wonder about the size of the chrono buttons. I was considering a Grand Seiko with buttons like that but reconsidered. Still, quite beautiful.

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