Ernest Borel
Ernest Borel Cocktail Series Ladies Watch - 1960s Vintage Kaleidoscope Dial
Ernest Borel Cocktail Series Ladies Watch - 1960s Vintage Kaleidoscope Dial
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Experience the mesmerizing beauty of this iconic Ernest Borel Cocktail Series ladies watch from the 1960s—a masterpiece of mid-century Swiss watchmaking that brings art to timekeeping.
The Famous Kaleidoscope Effect
This is the legendary "Cocktail" watch, renowned for its patented animated kaleidoscope dial that creates ever-changing, vibrant patterns as you move through your day. Two rotating discs—one tracking seconds and creating the pattern, the other displaying minutes and hours—dance over a classic beige stationary background, forming a mesmerizing flower-like design that captures the glamour of the cocktail hour.
Jump in your Time Machine and see how this piece was in 1960! It is fresh from service!!!
Key Features:
- Era: 1960s vintage
- Case: 24mm blackened steel case with exhibition case back
- Dial: Signature kaleidoscope dial with two rotating discs creating colorful, shifting patterns over beige background with gold markers and hands
- Movement: Swiss-made mechanical manual-wind with 17 jewels, visible through exhibition case back
- Condition: Fully serviced and in excellent working order
- Authenticity: Genuine Ernest Borel patented kaleidoscope mechanism
A Wearable Work of Art
The exhibition case back allows you to admire the intricate 17-jewel Swiss mechanical movement, a testament to Ernest Borel's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The blackened steel case provides sophisticated contrast to the vibrant dial, while the overall design embodies the optimism and artistic flair of 1960s design.
This isn't just a timepiece—it's a conversation starter, a piece of horological history, and a celebration of mid-century glamour that brings joy with every glance at your wrist.
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