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Ebel Brooch Watch

Partially verified

This brooch watch by Ebel is constructed from 18k yellow gold and dates to 1980. The timepiece features a bow-shaped pin assembly from which the circular watch case is suspended. The exterior of the case and the bow brooch are decorated with intricate engravings. The white dial is minimalist, featuring applied golden indices and the Ebel logo. A blue sapphire in a cabochon cut is set atop the crown assembly, serving as an embellishment. With a total weight of 21 grams, the watch measures approximately 40 mm in height, 30 mm in width, and 20 mm in diameter. The piece is of Swiss origin and is reported to be in good condition. It combines the functionality of a timekeeper with the decorative design of a gold brooch.

Front view of the Ebel 18k yellow gold brooch watch, featuring a textured gold bow pin and circular watch head with a white dial and blue sapphire cabochon.
Front view of the Ebel 18k yellow gold brooch watch, featuring a textured gold bow pin and circular watch head with a white dial and blue sapphire cabochon. — Watch Museum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
watchmuseum.org
Category
Pocket watch · Brooch watch
Maker / attribution
Ebel
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1980
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Design

The brooch watch is crafted from 18k yellow gold, featuring a bow-shaped pin mount that allows the watch to be worn as a brooch. The surfaces of both the bow and the circular watch case are finished with a uniform, engraved, textured pattern. A blue sapphire, cut in a cabochon style, is placed at the top of the crown assembly as a decorative feature.

The case dimensions are 40 mm in height and 30 mm in width, with a watch case diameter of 20 mm. The total weight of the object is 21 grams. The design integrates the watch movement into a pendant-style housing suspended from the brooch pin.

Evidence for this section
  • “crafted in 18k yellow gold”
  • “intricate engravings and chasing”
  • “blue sapphire set in golden embellishments”
  • “Weight: 21 g”

Dial and Hands

The watch face consists of a minimalist white dial. It is marked with applied golden indices at the hour positions, which correspond to the material of the watch case. The dial displays the Ebel signature and logo below the twelve o'clock position.

The dial is simple in design, intended to coordinate with the textured gold housing of the brooch watch. No additional complications or displays are present on the face of the watch.

Evidence for this section
  • “white dial, adorned with golden indices”
  • “minimalist, with golden indices that complement the gold casing perfectly”

Maker and Provenance

This watch is attributed to the maker Ebel and is documented as having been manufactured in Switzerland in 1980.

The auction house reports the condition of the piece as good, noting it as a 20th-century timekeeping object.

Evidence for this section
  • “Creator: Ebel”
  • “Place of Origin: Switzerland”
  • “Date of Manufacture: 1980”
  • “Condition: Good”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber housed within this 18k gold case?
  • Is the textured finish on the case achieved through engine-turning or hand-engraving?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Ebel Brooch Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerEbel“Creator: Ebel”
Material18k yellow gold“crafted in 18k yellow gold”
GemstoneBlue sapphire cabochon“blue sapphire set in golden embellishments”
Weight21 g“Weight: 21 g”
OriginSwitzerland“Place of Origin: Switzerland”
Dimensions40 mm x 30 mm x 20 mm“Height: 40 mm (1.58 in)Width: 30 mm (1.19 in)Diameter: 20 mm (0.79 in)”
Date1980“Date of Manufacture: 1980”
ConditionGood“Condition: Good”

Visible details

  • Bow-shaped pin assembly for attaching to garments
  • Textured engraved pattern covering case and bow
  • Cabochon blue sapphire set on crown crown cap
  • White dial with simple gold stick indices

Research qualifications

  • Movement type not specified in source
  • Exact nature of engravings and chasing process not clarified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Unique Ebel Brooch Watch 18k Yellow Gold - 1980

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 5fd5316e52

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