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Post by erik on Oct 12, 2005 10:25:49 GMT -6
Hi people, This is a Enel Chronographe Suisse Ancre 17 Rubis(17 Jewels), Incabloc Antimagnetique. I guess its 70 Years old, but i have no idea. (It still works perfectly) Is there someone who could give me more info about that watch. Thank you!   |
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Post by jp on Oct 12, 2005 12:46:52 GMT -6
Ebel... I love that brand & their design. But I've never heard of Enel. That's a mighty good looking watch you have there.
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Post by CHIP on Oct 12, 2005 12:52:44 GMT -6
Looks nice.
Chronographs were not really around 70 years ago.
Perhaps you meant that it was made in the 70's?
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Post by erik on Oct 12, 2005 13:28:53 GMT -6
Hi JP and chip,
Very good question Chip!
I have completely no idea, i can't find anything...
I got that watch from a very old person..
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Post by jp on Oct 12, 2005 13:32:29 GMT -6
When did the first chronographs came out? I thought Rolex had some kind of hand-wind powered chronograph already in the 30's... I could be wrong though...
I'm quite sure that watch is old... earlier than 70'S... My guess is from the 40'S or 50's... just a guess though...
Personally, I love the looks of this watch. I'd put a gold tone bracelet on this (if I could find fitting end links). Lovely.
These vintage Swiss watches could be valuable... if the model is rare.
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Post by erik on Oct 12, 2005 13:39:57 GMT -6
That is also what i think JP, it must be older than the 70's.
I hope you are right on the last one ;D
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Post by CHIP on Oct 12, 2005 13:42:44 GMT -6
It looks more like a 60's watch... u are right.
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Post by jp on Oct 12, 2005 13:48:07 GMT -6
What is the diameter of the dial? Around 37 mm I guess? How about the movement? Automatic or hand-wind?
Nevertheless... it has all elements of a quality vintage watch. I bet the case is "gold wrapped". They used that kind of method in the early days. Extremely durable system... "incablock" was a common marking used in the vintages too.
When you start the chrono how does the big second hand sweep? Is the movement smooth or jerky? If I were you I'd service this watch (get it lubricated and cleaned properly by a watchsmith) and just wear it.
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Post by erik on Oct 12, 2005 13:58:03 GMT -6
It is a mystery Chip, JP...  JP, The diameter is 35, just checked. The case is gold wrapped Movement is hand wound. It ticks perfectly smooth i guess.. Thanks! |
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Post by erik on Oct 12, 2005 13:58:39 GMT -6
Any idea ? |
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Post by maccars on Oct 13, 2005 17:14:38 GMT -6
erik -
Vintage Ebel Chronos are very respected and collectible watches.
This particular example probably goes back to the early 50's but may even trace to the early 40's. The British government issued Ebel's to pilots during the war.
I'll do a little more research on this watch when I get to the house.
This is really nice wrist watch.
Pat McCarthy
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Post by jp on Oct 13, 2005 19:45:49 GMT -6
Pat... that's not Ebel... it's "Enel"... unfortunately for Erik. Vintage Ebel chronos are very, very expensive and very desirable.  |
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Post by maccars on Oct 13, 2005 21:03:00 GMT -6
Didn't catch that.
I was reading the posts rather than closely examining the photos.
Sure enough, I can't even find a reference to Enel. This one sure does resemble a real Ebel I once had my hands on . . . .
Pat
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Post by erik on Oct 14, 2005 0:46:03 GMT -6
it is not a Ebel Maccars, sadly enough.  But i am sure it is something very very rare, because when i search for it, it looks like the brand never existed. |
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