Chanel and François-Paul Journe consortium acquires Ebel for $66.5 million

First reported

Professional Watches · 2026-10-08

Found by WristBible

2026-10-08

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A consortium involving François-Paul Journe, Chanel and Pierre Jacques is acquiring Swiss watch brand Ebel from Movado Group for US$66.5 million. The deal transfers ownership of Ebel to the consortium, marking a new chapter for the brand.

Why it matters: This suggests a potential strategic reset for Ebel under owners with different watchmaking and luxury-sector interests from Movado Group.

Summary written by WristBible's AI editor from the publishers' reporting (originally in German). “Why it matters” is interpretation, not confirmed reporting.

Coverage

• Professional WatchesMovado Group sells majority stake in Ebel to Montres Journe and Chanel 
• UhrenkosmosEbel Verkauf: Chanel und F.P. Journe übernehmen Schweizer Uhrenmarke(DE)