AlexBPM Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 In a never ending chain of highly reviewed watches the simply go extinct, the Ebel Disvoery Panda has been MIA for ONE YEAR. Whats the deal? Did the factory close? Who runs out of stock for an entire year? If anybody has the inside scoop on where I can find this dinosaur please PM me. I've already tried half of our trusted dealers! Thanks gents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I asked all the dealers I know for one about a month ago - out of production, none available. Just the way it is. Post a want to buy, but be prepared to pay top dollar for a used rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolido2000 Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I checked last month and quite a few dealers have the black dial version of it. I think the Panda is not made anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Not a popular model. And it's been at least 3 years since it first came out, judging by By-Tor's review... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexBPM Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Well I think it's a great piece. And looks great with a suit. It seems every time a watch gets great reviews, it becomes extinct shortly after. This is the only Ebel I would even consider getting. Guess I'll have to look into getting a used one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Nooooooooooooooooooo! I needed one of those.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 Hehehehe! I got one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 quote name='AlexBPM' timestamp='1308372336' post='986037'] Well I think it's a great piece. And looks great with a suit. It seems every time a watch gets great reviews, it becomes extinct shortly after. This is the only Ebel I would even consider getting. Guess I'll have to look into getting a used one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 I ordered one yesterday from puretimewatch. They have confirmed the transaction by e-mail today and told me they would ship it out in 2-3 days and send me QC pictures prior to shipping. They said nothing about it not being white On their site it´s called 1911 Discovery Chronograph Silver. Is that what you call "Panda"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 In a never ending chain of highly reviewed watches the simply go extinct, the Ebel Disvoery Panda has been MIA for ONE YEAR. Whats the deal? Did the factory close? Who runs out of stock for an entire year? If anybody has the inside scoop on where I can find this dinosaur please PM me. I've already tried half of our trusted dealers! Thanks gents Watches aren't produced liks socks AlexBPM.. they are produced in batches.. When batches dry up.. they dry up. SOMETIMEs the factory decides to reproduce them, or create a new version.... Most of the time.. they produce X quantity trying to predict demand, and maximize profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhorn Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I don't know Chief ... they always seemed to be popular around here anyway ... IMO still one of the most accurate reps ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nikki emailed me to tell me that they won't be able to get the watch as they're sold out just like you said. Now I have to choose another one instead... That's not easy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm looking for another BTR. It was a dumb move to sell it in the first place. Does anyone own the white version by chance? I've never seen pictures of the rep (besides the dealers' ones). Gen: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I really like the black one, go for that before they run out aswell. My own pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I really like the black one, go for that before they run out aswell. My own pics. So the black one should be pretty much a dead on rep like the white one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 So the black one should be pretty much a dead on rep like the white one. The black is just as accurate. Awesome watch. Some gen pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempire Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm still trying to decide on my next watch, could be this, a UPO, SA, or FM.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Since PureTime couldn't deliver the Panda version I have now e-mailed them and told them (Nikki) that I want the black version instead. Hope they can get it for me. Looking forward to it. No more snags now please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Gen white BTR for sale on Ebay. http://tinyurl.com/6ypfu22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vafarmer70 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Gen white BTR for sale on Ebay. http://tinyurl.com/6ypfu22 That is one nice looking watch, yet pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 movado company store had them on sale this weekend, 2025usd on leather. its a nearly perfect watch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj69 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Yes, the genuine BTR is a great watch for a great price. I got mine at a Movado Co store for $2,200 on bracelet. They have that sale particular twice a year, I believe. Usually right after Christmas, and again some time mid-year. Another option is GemmNation. They're not an authorized dealer, but they frequently mark the BTRs down to about the same price, and sometimes a bit less. The gen Discovery should be in the same price range as the B&M Riveras ($1,200 - $1,400 or so), but keep in mind that those models use standard 7750 movements, whereas the BTR uses a very nice Lemania-based movement that is exclusive to Ebel and the Breguet Type XX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Share Posted July 8, 2011 Good luck Krister, i hope you get your black 1911. Its a great watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Good luck Krister, i hope you get your black 1911. Its a great watch! Thank you! I hope so too, but I haven´t received a confirmation from Nikki or anyone else from PureTimeWatch for that matter... I have e-mailed Nikki twice and sent a feedback e-mail yesterday. Nothing back. Any tips as to what I should do? I have already payed for the Panda version, so they have my money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Nikki has been away for a few weeks due to personal reasons. But no worries im sure he will reply to your emails asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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