1911 Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ca. 1990s

SPECIFICATIONS 

Brand: Ebel
Model: Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Reference Number: 8136901
Movement: Automatic
Condition: Mint
Gender: Men's
Time Period: 1990s
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes

THE CALIBER

Caliber: Ebel 134 - Base El Primero 400
Jewels: 31  

THE CASE

Case Material: 18K yellow gold
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Waterproof: 100 ft./ 30 m./ 3 ATM
Bezel Material: Fixed smooth 18K yellow gold with five 18K yellow gold screws
Glass: Sapphire Crystal 
Caseback: Solid
Dial: Ivory color with four subsidiary dials with yellow gold contours for the perpetual calendar and moon phase functions
Dial Numerals: Applied yellow gold Roman numeral hour indices, Tachymeter scale and black minute/second register around the outer rim

THE BRACELET / STRAP

Bracelet Material: 18K yellow gold
Buckle: Folding Clasp with Ebel signature
Buckle Material: 18K yellow gold

THE FUNCTIONS

Perpetual calendar with subsidiary, date and minutes sub-dial at 3 o'clock, month and leap year sub-dial indicator at 12 o'clock, moon phase combined with lunar calendar sub-dial at 6 o'clock, day of the week and small seconds at 9 o'clock, chronograph with Tachymeter scale, hours, minutes.

FURTHER READING 

THE INTRODUCTION & DESIGN

The Ebel Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, reference 8136901, is a notable timepiece from the 1990s. This men's watch features a 40 mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold, with a fixed bezel secured by five gold screws, and a solid caseback. The ivory dial is adorned with applied gold Roman numeral indices and four subsidiary dials for the perpetual calendar and moon phase functions. This intricate design also includes a tachymeter scale and a black minute/second register around the outer rim.

The Ebel Quantième Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is known for its high craftsmanship and complexity. It's a collector's piece due to its rarity and the high-quality El Primero base movement. This particular watch was often available "on request" only, which adds to its exclusivity.

THE MOVEMENT & FEATURES

Powered by the Ebel 134 caliber, based on the Zenith El Primero 400, the movement includes 31 jewels and offers reliable automatic functionality. The perpetual calendar displays the date and minutes sub-dial at 3 o'clock, month and leap year sub-dial at 12 o'clock, moon phase and lunar calendar sub-dial at 6 o'clock, and day of the week with small seconds at 9 o'clock. Additionally, it features a chronograph with a tachymeter scale, and hours and minutes functions.

THE CONDITION & SET

This timepiece is in immaculate condition and seamlessly operational. It comes with an Ebel presentation box and card, and it is covered by Twain Time's 12-month mechanical warranty.

Authentication

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