ERNEST BOREL

Ernest Borel, a Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1856 In Neuchatel, Switzerland, it builds its reputation by 165 years of watchmaking savoir-faire and heritage. Inspired by the corporate ethos of ‘Romantic Moments’, the creations of Ernest Borel are recognized for their excellence design and quality, confirming the brand’s legacy as the paragon of Swiss-made couple watches and the leading position in the Swiss luxury watch industry
 
The Cocktail Watch
 
Of all the innovations and novelty ideas that the Borel company came up with, none was so popular or important to the firm as the Cocktail kaleidoscopic watch. This watch was patented in 1952 and introduced in 1953. The Cocktail Watch was produced continuously from 1953 right through to about 1980, by which the Ernest Borel company had been taken over by another concern.

ERNEST BOREL
Kaleidoscope Dial
Cocktail Watch
Swiss Made

This is an absolutely example of a true classic, an Ernest Borel automatic cocktail wristwatch, dated from 1950's.

It is a manual wind watch, powered with an mechanical movement signed Synchron 26, 17 jewels, unadjusted, Swiss made.

Cased in a beautiful 25mm round case and fancy lugs design, display case back.

The most incredible feature is the mystery rotating kaleidoscope dial, that is sure to mesmerize all who gaze upon it. The dial is in black and gold tone with black hour marks and the hands are in red. The dial is also signed Borel on top.

Original Ernest Borel Swiss black leather two-piece strap. It will fit a wrist up to 6 3/4" (17.2 cm).

It may as well have been transported from a time machine, the kaleidoscope disk functions flawlessly. Runs very well and keeps great time!

Truly would be a wonderful addition to any collection.

Case Markers:
ERNEST BOREL SWISS

Movement:
Synchron 26
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Swiss
Unadjusted

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 25
Case Lug to Lug 32.6
Case Thickness 9.7
Lug Width 11
Band Width 11

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
 
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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