One thing that bothers me is the lack of panache associated with the brand Ebel. In 1988 I purchased an 18K Ebel 1911 for $9,600. The other watch I was looking at was the Patek Ellipse at $6,000. Now the same Ellipse retails for $17,000 while Ebels can be had at up to 70% off on overstock.com.
What happened? Ebel used to manufacture watches for Cartier that seem to have no problem holding their value.