EBEL Swiss 1960 Modernist Wristwatch In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Retro modernist wristwatch designed by Ebel.
Fabulous and very chick wristwatch, created in Switzerland by the Ebel Watch Company, back in the 1960's. The wristwatch has been crafted with retro modernist patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish. Designed with several swirled oval links and fitted with a push security boxed lock and a hinged figure 8 for extra safety. The dial was made up in fine lapis lazuli and the gold band is embellished with ten earth mined natural Afghani blue lapis lazuli.
Movement: Mechanical, manual winding, 17 jewels, signed Ebel CAL .61 Ref 60200.
Dial: Oval, carved in royal blue lapis lazuli, with four gold batons, gold hands and signed Ebel and the company logo. Oval convex glass.
Lapis Lazuli: Mounted in bezel settings, with 10 graduated elongated oval cabochon cuts of natural royal blue lapis lazuli with an estimate weight of about 6 carats.
Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli for the month of September.
Weight: 48.75 Grams, (31.25 Dwt).
Size: 6.5 Inches, (16.5 Cm).
Measurements: The center case is 26 mm by 21 mm (1.02 x 0.83 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Swiss marks, the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "EBEL 18CT CAL .61 Ref 60200".
EBEL
The company was founded in 1911 by a husband and wife team, Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Ebel is all about creating elegant watches with a harmonious appeal. This brand is known for its famous Wave bracelet for men and women and for casual, classic or sporty wear. the complementary talents and interests bequeathed by the couple have shaped the heritage and spirit of EBEL. The very name, EBEL, is an acronym of the initials “Eugène Blum Et Lévy”. In the 1930s, Ebel began producing watches for Cartier and developing and supplying watches to the British Royal Air Force. The brand achieved global success in the 1970s with the Ebel Sport Classic, an elegant sports watch that would go on to become one of the brand's most recognizable and popular models.
Collateral: This wristwatch is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this wristwatch is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The lapis lazuli are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B081424SANM/1.171
