You could say that it’s taken Ebel (who started life in 1911) more than a hundred years to finally dip their toes into the bronze diver pool which they have done tentatively (as most do) with a Limited Edition series.
This is the Ebel Discovery Bronze Limited Edition of 250 pieces – it features a 41mm in diameter by 11mm high Bronze case. This has a Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on its inside.
On the reverse side of the case there’s a hypoallergenic Titanium case-back with a Sapphire display window affording a view of the ubiquitous yet undeniably reliable, ETA 2824-2 auto.
The Bronze case has a water-resistance of 200 meters and is fitted with a Bronze screw-down crown and unidirectional diver’s bezel. The case-back is secured by 7x screws.
As with any Bronze case, the tone will subtly change over time, developing its own unique a patina.
In addition to the Bronze case the watch has a uniquely crafted distressed-effect brown or blue galvanic dial not too dissimilar to CW’s C60 Trident Bronze Pro 600 OMBRÉ.
The ial is with diamond-polished 5N rose gold-plated hour and minute hands and indexes. There’s a date aperture at 6H with the Discovery name above in orange plus a matching tipped seconds hand.
Finally this new Bronze offering comes on either a black or brown distressed calf leather strap with hand stitching. It has an MSRP of 2’500USD.
Thoughts? I’m kinda’ lukewarm on this; it isn’t horrible by any means, but it simply doesn't speak to me. What do you think?
Plenty better , cheaper option available in the market.
ReplyDeleteThe design just seems tired...copy cat...for the
ReplyDeleteprice there are many alternatives..try comparing this to OWC diver...a real dive watch..and not enhanced jewelry