Ebel 1911 Ladies Watch Ref 188901 Qatar Khalifa Diamond Dial 18K Gold Bezel Date

About this watch

A vintage Ebel 1911 ladies watch, reference 188901, with a cream dial bearing the Arabic name "Khalifa" above the Ebel signature and the historic State of Qatar emblem in the lower half. The dial has eleven diamond hour markers, slender baton hands and a date window at 3 o'clock.

The approximately 26mm stainless-steel case carries the 1911's signature screwed 18K yellow gold bezel, as confirmed by the caseback inscription ("Stainless Steel Case, Bezel 18K Gold, Swiss"), and flows into Ebel's integrated two-tone bracelet. The name on the dial evokes Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar from 1972 to 1995.

Brand heritage

Ebel was founded in 1911 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, by Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy; the name is formed from their initials, Eugène Blum Et Lévy. Known as "The Architects of Time", the house became famous for its fluid case shapes and integrated wave-link bracelets. The 1911 collection was introduced in 1986 to mark the company's 75th anniversary and takes its name from the founding year; it is recognised by its softly contoured case, five-screw bezel and integrated bracelet. In the 1980s and 1990s several Swiss houses produced dials personalised for Gulf states for presentation purposes.

Why this one is special

• Ebel 1911 with a rare Qatar state emblem and Arabic "Khalifa" dial
• Eleven diamond hour markers
• Solid 18K yellow gold bezel on a steel case, the classic 1911 two-tone look
• Integrated Ebel bracelet with signed 1911 clasp
• Comes with the navy Ebel presentation box

Specifications

• Brand / Model: Ebel 1911
• Reference: 188901
• Movement: Swiss quartz
• Case: stainless steel with 18K yellow gold bezel, approx. 26 mm
• Dial: cream with diamond hour markers, Arabic "Khalifa" inscription, Qatar emblem, date at 3
• Bracelet: integrated two-tone Ebel bracelet, approx. 14 mm

Condition

Pre-owned vintage condition, with visible scratches and wear to the case, bezel and bracelet, together with light ageing to the dial. No documentation establishing an official commission or royal ownership accompanies this watch. As with any vintage watch, it is sold as a collectible and is not guaranteed water resistant. Please examine all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.

Working at time of listing.

What's included

The watch and the navy Ebel presentation box shown. No papers.

Shipping & Returns

Ships from Cairo, Egypt. Please see the shipping and returns details in this listing.