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In Good Shape: Ebel's TEKTON and Hexagon 9094
The case of the TEKTON is created in an atypical Ebel manner. Instead of the usual mono-block cases for which Ebel is known, the TEKTON incorporates a sandwich method of case construction. The main case body portion is machined with a front and back opening, unlike the mono-block that only incorporates a frontal opening. Bezels, front and rear, with sapphire crystals that are coated on both sides for anti reflection, are secured to each other via screws that pass entirely through the case with the case body sandwiched between. This method of construction creates a very strong and water-tight capsule to protect the movement inside. Think of it as a wrist-sized bank vault!
Adding to the Ebel Classic line of watches in 2008 will be the EC Hexagon 9094 automatic with retrograde date, day of the week indication, and power reserve indication. Launched in 2007, the Ebel Classic Hexagon collection pays tribute to the Ebel Sport Classic of 1977. The mission of the Classic Hexagon watches is gracious understatement with class. This watch is at home on your wrist everyday, all day, just as it is for more formal occasions. Pictured here is the steel model but also available will be a steel case with silver dial, and 18K pink gold case with either a black or silver dial. Silver dial watches in the Classic Hexagon collection feature brown alligator straps while black dial watches feature black alligator straps. All the straps are hand-stitched using extra quality alligator for the exterior and soft calf skin for the interior.
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