Ebel - '1911 Le Modulor' - C.O.S.C. Certified Automatic Chronograph - Never Worn - Ref. No: 9137240 - Men - 2000-2010

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Eugène Blum and his wife Alice (née Lévy), founded Ebel in 1911. The brand name originates from the first letters of their names: Eugène Blum et Lévy. According to the company catalogue of 2008, Eugène was responsible for the technical elements, while Alice was responsible for aesthetics and design. Little is known about her public identity as an artist and entrepreneur, nor about her private life in the family and in the Jewish community. The prize certificate for a patented ring watch in 1914 demonstrates the societal restrictions and lack of recognition for women at the time, being issued to “Messieurs Blum & Cie, Fabrique Ebel La Chaux-de-Fonds” (Gentlemen Blum & Co.).
In 1929, their son Charles took over the management of the company. He built the sales network of the business by further expanding it into many foreign countries, including the United States. Under the direction of Blum's grandson Pierre-Alain, the company took a significant upturn since the beginning of the 1970s and produced wristwatches for Cartier. In the late 1980s to 1990s, EBEL reached its peak popularity with iconic models like the 1911 and Sport Classic. In year 1994, Pierre-Alain Blum left the business and sold the family company to private equity group Investcorp.
Ebel has long sponsored the work of famous architects such as Le Corbusier (who was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds), Andree Putman, or — in the early 1990s — contemporary Swiss painters, such as Jean Arcelin. In 1986, the Villa Turque, an early masterpiece of Le Corbusier, was acquired by the group for its 75th anniversary.
In the late 1980s, Ebel reached its peak of popularity with cultural icon like Don Johnson wearing an Ebel 1911 Chronograph in American drama series Miami Vice.
In 2019, a gold-and-diamond wristwatch fabricated in 1974 and gifted from the singer Elvis Presley was being auctioned. It is crafted in 18 kt gold and features 26 round white diamonds framing the clock face. A personal inscription reads, "From Elvis to J.D. Sumner 1974".
The offered Le Modulor has a distinctive appearance compared with earlier Ebel 1911 chronographs:
- integrated tonneau-shaped case;
- exposed screws on the bezel;
- large Arabic numerals;
- exhibition case back;
- sporty yet elegant proportions.

Although sometimes overlooked, it is one of the most technically accomplished Ebel chronographs.

Movement:
- Ebel self winding caliber 137
- based on the Lemania 1350/137 architecture, extensively modified and finished by Ebel
- regarded as one of the brand's finest modern movements and is known for:
-- excellent reliability;
-- chronometer-certified accuracy;
-- smooth chronograph operation;
-- relatively straightforward servicing by experienced independent watchmakers.
- COSC-certified automatic chronograph
- date indication
- 27 jewels
- 48 hours power reserve
- vibrations: 28.800 A/h, 4 Hz
Case:
- 316L stainless-steel
- fine brushed
- special shape, unusual hexagon: Ebel only
- 40mm excl. crown, 43,8mm incl.
- 11,4mm thick
- length: 44,5mm lug to lug
Crown:
- 316L polished stainless-steel
- screwed down
- two chronograph pushers of special chic shape
Crystal:
- flat sapphire
- anti-reflective coating
Bezel:
- 316L stainless-steel
- polished
- multilayer
- fixed with 6 screws
- orange tachymeter scale inside
Case back:
- see through
- sapphire crystal
Dial:
- orange
- luminescent white hands and Arabic numerals
- date aperture at 04:30 o'clock
- tachymeter scale round the outer rim
- minutes and seconds markers round the inner rim
- center white chronograph seconds hand
- three chronograph sub-dials:
30 min. blue totalizer at 03:00 o'clock position
12 hours counter at 06:00 o'clock position
60 running seconds at 09:00 o'clock position
Strap:
- orange genuine leather
- length: ca. 20cm incl. the wristwatch itself
- width: 22mm by lugs, 19mm by clasp
Clasp:
- folding with logo
- original Ebel
- 316L stainless steel
Weight: 81 grams
Chic watch box, see pics.
Water-resistant: 10ATM/100meters/330feet
Excellent condition, never worn: the wristwatch comes from luxury watch-shop showcase.
My personal authenticity and quality warranty: you will get warranty card (as pictured), fully completed, stamped and signed. My impeccable seller reputation speaks for itself: look at my feedbacks and sales ratings.
General professional pre-sale service was made in July 2026: the watch is keeping good time and working perfectly.
Insured, registered shipping worldwide with International Express service: it’s not cheap, and yet fast and reliable, two days in Europe, three days for the rest of this world.
What you see in my pics is what you get. These are my own photos of the actual watch up for auction.

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The Ebel 9137240 is a member of the Ebel 1911 Le Modulor Chronograph collection and is one of the brand's finest chronographs from the early 2000s.
Collectors and watch lovers appreciate the 9137240 because it offers:
- a COSC-certified automatic chronograph;
- a high-quality Swiss movement;
- excellent finishing;
- relatively low production numbers compared with major brands.
Interest in high-end Ebel chronographs has been increasing as collectors rediscover the brand's strong watchmaking heritage.
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