Deltick Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 I have developed a strange affinity for Ebels lately!
mikellem Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 Very nice Ebel collection.... You lucky devil... -MM
blade007 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 excuse my ignorence, arnt they all the same watch but in yellow and red combos (with strap variations?). Is this the same rep where the subdials were a little off? I wanted to get one too but the quality and subdials put me off it
Samurai Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 Nice watches mate. It's more like being married to Ebel than an affinity towards them :-)
Deltick Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Posted June 30, 2008 Basically these are variations on the same theme, and yes, the sub-dial at 3 is off from the gen. But as they say, "Love is blind....."
Samurai Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 You mentioned being in "love" with ebels.....i stand corrected....u can't be married to them
By-Tor Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 I've had 2 quartz Ebels too... loved them both. The quartz BTR is actually quite nice rep, but it's a bit too thin for my tastes. BTR 1911 with 7750 will be my next watch... as soon as I figure out which version I want. My old ones:
Manitou Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 I have developed a strange affinity for Ebels lately! These are all gens, yes?
Deltick Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Posted June 30, 2008 Unfortunately, no. They are all quartz reps.
Manitou Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 Unfortunately, no. They are all quartz reps. Ah I just saw that the sub dials are more correct than the Automatic versions....
abat Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 I've never really considered this brand before but those are very nice.
By-Tor Posted June 30, 2008 Report Posted June 30, 2008 I have a problem. I still can't choose between the silver and black dials. Here's the gen siver version.
hackR Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Deltick - very nice collection...i think the quartz models are soooooo sweet... Of the five in your picture, which one do you feel is the best combination?...i know this is a matter of taste, but i am curious if you have a preference... i am looking at three quartz models right now and having a hard time deciding... 1) black dial, red hands, polished steel bezel, steel bracelet 2) black dial, red hands, black bezel, black leather strap with red stitching 3) white dial, yellow hands, polished steel bezel, dark brown leather strap with yellow stitching 4) white dial, yellow hands, black bezel, steel bracelet... i know these ebels have a nice steel bracelet, but i am leaning toward #3 above...second choice is #4, above...i can't find #3 with a steel bracelet...in quartz...have you seen this combination?...likewise, the black dial, black bezel, steel band with either red or yellow hands - but i prefer yellow dial...have you seen this combo, too?... how is the AR on these models?...if it's light AR, i'm figuring the white dials will have less reflection than the black ones... is the black bezel a rubber'ish compond?... where did you source yours...i am looking at watcheden... thanks for your help/advice/etc... anyone else with a preference, please weigh in... R-
Shundi Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Interesting..I love the rep chrono and I had a very nice Ebel dress watch a few years back that was a great timekeeper and quite dependable...solid low-midrange brand.
Guest avitt Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 ...solid low-midrange brand. I'd rate them a little higher than that, since they do have their own in-house calibres.
Shundi Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 I'd rate them a little higher than that, since they do have their own in-house calibres. Hmm point taken...midrange then? These look particularly interesting... http://www.thetimezone.com/Ebel/1215861.html
rubik888 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Nice Ebel collection! There's something very appealing in Ebel watches that you dont find in other brands. Its the elegant yet sporty design, looks great in any occasion and suits many wrist sizes. I like it as it has a brushed finishing in most places yet retains some polished surfaces in some. This is my very first rep and its a Ebel... guess i'm hooked on Ebel watches too!
hackR Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 calling all you ebel fans, out there... any advice/commentary on the 4 ebel quartz models i listed?...going quartz for this one... kinda leaning toward the white face dial...and even though the steel bracelet is sharp, i like the brown leather with yellow stitching...nice detail... and with the face almost all white, with various textured dials, i think it looks quietly sporty/elegant... R-
Cats Posted January 13, 2009 Report Posted January 13, 2009 Nice collection Deltick I only have 1 but that's a GEN. Carpe Diem Cats
iceberg1459 Posted January 14, 2009 Report Posted January 14, 2009 any watch with screws on or around the bezel looks like copied from AP to me and too bad they dont look on wrist as nice as they look on watch stand under lights, IMO
By-Tor Posted January 15, 2009 Report Posted January 15, 2009 Ebel has used those screws on the bezel since 1970's. Dunno if AP used them first though. Not a fan of full gold watches (generally), but I'd love to have this classic 1911 Chronograph in full gold (or two tone). There's something in the design that really attracts me. Never figured it out what it is. Perfectly balanced watch (imho).
hackR Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 Deltick and others -- Dials and Bezels?!?!...After looking at Ebel's until my eyes are glassy , i seem to have sorted out my preference... I am wondering what others think... Looking at the quartz versions, with the stainless steel bracelet, I feel that that these are the best combos: 1. white dial, polished ss bezel 2. black dial, black bezel Thoughts?!... Re: Ebel 1911 Discovery chronograph automatic - anyone know where to get one similar to the one in By-Tor's excellent pinned review?... R-
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