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 cocktail wristwatch, dated from 1950's.  

It is a manual wind watch, powered with an original Ernest Borel mechanical movement, caliber 401 (FEF 401) featuring 17 jewels, unadjusted, Swiss made.   

Cased in a beautiful 26.3mm textured yellow gold-plated square case with unique fancy lugs and a fixed bezel, the watch also has a display case back. 

The most incredible feature in this watch is the mystery rotating black and gold kaleidoscope dial, that is sure to mesmerize all who gaze upon it. It also features the original and unique matching red hands. The hour markers are stamped on the bezel, and the dial is signed with the Borel name/logo and "Cocktail" patent.

It comes with a brand-new black Hadley-Roma genuine leather two-piece strap. 

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:  
Plaque OR 20 Microns 

Movement: 
Ernest Borel 
Seventeen 17 Jewels  
Swiss 
Cal. 401 
Unadjusted 

Measurements (mm):
Case 26.3  
Case w/Crown  28   
Case Lug to Lug  35.2    
Case Thickness 11.2
Lug Width 17  
Band Width 17   

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. 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.  

The condition is pre-owned.   
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. 
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.  
 
It will be carefully packed.  

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