Origins and period
La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
Founded by Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy in 1911
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Ebel
This page has been created in the permanent archive and is ready for verified history, watch photographs, model identification, and collector information.
Abbady photographic archive
Ebel photographs
Archive photographs are captioned only from details visible in the image. Exact references and production dates remain open until case, movement, and serial markings can be compared.
Ebel in watchmaking
Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy founded Ebel in 1911, creating the name from the initials of “Eugène Blum et Lévy.” The family company developed complete watches and became especially prominent in the late twentieth century through elegant sports watches with fluid cases and distinctive wave-link bracelets.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
Sport Classic and 1911 collections, wave bracelets, El Primero-powered chronographs, integrated case-and-bracelet design, and the Villa Turque headquarters.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.