Founded in 1911 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, by husband and wife Eugène Blum and Alice Lévy, Ebel takes its name from their initials: Eugène Blum et Lévy. From the beginning, the brand combined technical precision with refined aesthetics, gaining recognition for its elegant yet robust designs. In the 1930s, Ebel supplied chronometers to the Swiss army, demonstrating its technical reliability. The company rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s under Pierre-Alain Blum, introducing the iconic “Sport Classic” and “Wave” models with their distinctive integrated bracelets and smooth, wave-like links. Ebel became associated with luxurious sports watches and collaborated with other brands, even producing movements for Cartier and others. The brand’s slogan, “Architects of Time,” reflects its focus on harmony between design and engineering. Today, Ebel remains admired for its timeless fusion of sensual curves, comfort, and Swiss precision, preserving over a century of refined watchmaking heritage.