EBEL Changes Hands Again: A New Chapter for a Swiss Watchmaking Icon
An Article by AWRISTOLOGY From its golden years in the 1980s and 1990s to ownership under Investcorp, LVMH and Movado, EBEL has experienced quite a journey. Now, with F.P. Journe and Chanel involved in its latest acquisition, could this historic Swiss watchmaker be preparing for a return to prominence? EBEL has always been a brand I've had a soft spot for, particularly its neo-vintage watches from the 1980s1990s and early 2000s. There is something about the designs from this period that I find particularly appealing. They were distinctive, beautifully finished and often technically interesting, without necessarily following the conventions of other Swiss luxury watchmakers. I've always felt EBEL deserves considerably more recognition than it receives today. So, the news that EBEL is changing hands once again, this time with some particularly significant names from the watchmaking world involved, certainly caught my attention. On 8 October 2026, Movado Group announced ...
