Ebel 1911 8134901

Ebel, 1911 Sports Classic, chronograph, "El Primero", "Miami Vice", ca 1987

Case size: 38 mm Material: 18K gold Movement: automatic, caliber 134 / 40.0 Year: circa 1987 Crystal: sapphire crystal Bracelet: original bracelet in 18K gold, folding clasp Reference number: 8134901 Case number: 116 Accompanied by: certificate, box, extra leather strap, folding clasp in 18K gold The general impression is good. A simple function check indicated the movement runs; accuracy, power reserve and long-term performance have not been tested and servicing may be required at the buyer’s expense. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed and should be checked by a qualified watchmaker before any exposure to water. No right of withdrawal applies to live auction purchases. Provenance First owner family More information Few watches capture the spirit of the 1980s quite like the Ebel 1911 Chronograph. Immortalized on the wrist of Detective James “Sonny” Crockett (played by Don Johnson) in the hit TV series Miami Vice, the model became an icon of the era, combining bold design with cutting-edge mechanics. The present example, reference 8134901 (8 = YG / 134 = El Primero / 901 = 38 mm case), is an exceptionally rare transitional model produced only in 1985–1986, powered by the Zenith Caliber 40.0. The 40.0 was somewhat of a prototype and only produced for 1 year. It features the elusive non-luminous Mark 1 dial and hands, paired with the ultra-rare solid yellow gold “wave” bracelet, details that make this piece highly collectible. Adding to its appeal, the watch is accompanied by its original certificate dated February 19, 1987, and comes directly from the family of the original owner.