1970s Ebel 18ct Yellow Gold Black Dial 25x36mm 'Tank'

Here we have a rare 1970s Ebel 18ct Yellow Gold Black Dial 'Tank' featuring a 25mm 18ct yellow gold ‘Tank’ case that sits comfortably on your wrist, thanks to the beautiful stepped lugs. Its straight flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 36mm and a case thickness of just 5.5mm. On the right side, a coin-edged black cabochon-capped crown. The stepped theme continues with the slim, smooth bezel holding a flat crystal above an incredible black, sterile dial, possibly made of Onyx. Elegant gold Dauphine hands sit majestically in the centre. At noon, we have the Ebel motif completing this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, an 18ct yellow gold solid snap-off case back. Inside, a manually wound ETA Cal. 2512, 17 jewels, beating at 21,600 beats per hour. It comes paired with its 19mm Ebel leather strap and signed gold-plated pin buckle.

This watch is sold “Watch Only” and, therefore, without its Ebel box and paperwork. It comes paired with its original 19mm Ebel leather strap and signed gold-plated pin buckle. For daily wear, I would recommend swapping the original strap for a new one. The watch is from Circa. 1970s and is sold in worn vintage condition, but overall, it is in fair condition, as you can see from the photos. Small fracture lines can be seen on the dial in certain light, but the dial is stable. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

With vintage gold Cartier Tanks continuing to climb in value, I think it's a great time to look beyond the obvious and discover what else is out there. Watches like this Ebel offer so much character and craftsmanship, often at a fraction of the price. What I particularly love here is that it doesn't try to be a Cartier. The stepped case, black cabochon crown, and striking black dial give it an identity all of its own. It's incredibly elegant on the wrist, and those beautifully proportioned case lines make it wear every bit as well as you'd hope from a watch of this style. For anyone who appreciates classic rectangular dress watches but wants something a little different, this is a wonderful choice. I would not hesitate to add this vintage beauty to your collection today!

Reference : 45
Movement : Manually Wound ETA Cal. 2512
Age : Circa. 1970s
Year : Circa. 1970s
Case Size : 25mm
Case Thickness : 5.5mm
Lug to Lug : 36mm
Lugs : 19mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

Eugene Blum and Alice Levy, husband and wife, joined their initials together (Eugène Blum Et Lévy) to form the brand name Ebel in 1911. Based in La Chaux de Fonds, the company was taken over by their son, Charles, in 1932, where he began to concentrate the business, branching out overseas before Blum’s grandson, Pierre Alain, took over. It was at this point, in 1932, that Ebel began creating wristwatches for Cartier. Later, Ebel became part of the LVMH Group and then the Movado Group by the end of 2003.