$469.99
Ernest Borel Cocktail featuring a kaleidoscopic rotating disk at center over a brown dial with gold-tone hour markers and red-tipped hands, housed in a gold-tone case with extended lugs and domed acrylic crystal. Powered by an A. Schild manual wind movement visible through a clear display caseback. Fitted with a brown leather strap with contrast stitching. Dial is original.
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Manufactured |
Switzerland |
| Model Line |
Kaleidoscope |
| Dial Color |
Brown |
| Department |
Women |
| Bezel |
Fixed |
|---|---|
| Case Shape |
Round |
| Case Material |
Stainless Steel |
| Case Width |
25mm |
| Lug Width |
12mm |
|---|---|
| Strap Color |
Brown |
| Strap Material |
Leather |
| Clasp |
Buckle |
| Max Wrist Size |
7.5" |
| Movement |
Manual Wind |
|---|---|
| Accuracy |
>15 seconds The movement showed a daily accuracy deviation ranging from 0 to 15 seconds across six positions. |
| Warranty Every watch sold by Ottuhr comes with a 1-year mechanical warranty. Select pieces may also include additional guarantees or extended coverage. |
1-Year Ottuhr Warranty |
|---|---|
| Original Box |
No |
| Original Papers |
No |
Every now and then, you encounter a watch that breaks all the conventional rules—a piece designed not just to tell time, but to delight, mesmerize, and entertain. The “Cocktail” watch from Ernest Borel is, without question, one of the most brilliant and charming examples of this philosophy. Introduced in the 1950s, an era of post-war optimism and burgeoning creativity, the Cocktail was a piece of kinetic art for the wrist. It belongs to a fascinating category of horological novelties that played with mystery and motion, and it remains one of the most recognizable and beloved conversation starters in the world of vintage watches.
The magic of this watch is its captivating “kaleidoscope” dial. Instead of a traditional seconds hand, it features two synchronized, stacked discs that rotate in opposite directions. The top disc, which serves as the seconds indicator, is patterned with geometric cutouts, while the disc below it features a stunning, radial brown-and-gold motif. As they turn, a constantly shifting, hypnotic pattern emerges, creating a visual effect that is truly spectacular. It’s a wonderfully clever and playful complication. This particular example features an elegant, gold-tone case with handsome lugs and an exhibition caseback, offering a lovely view of the manual-winding mechanical movement that brings the whole enchanting show to life.
In our opinion, a watch like the Ernest Borel Cocktail is pure fun, and it represents an ingenuity and lightheartedness that is often missing from modern watchmaking. It’s a testament to a time when a watch could be both a reliable timekeeper and an object of genuine whimsy. For the person who wants a watch that will always bring a smile to their face and draw the attention of everyone in the room, this piece is an absolute treasure. It is a fantastic piece of horological history and, simply put, one of the coolest and most joyful watches you could ever hope to wear.
Functions: All functions including the crown winding, time setting, etc are working as expected.
Integrity: The movement shows no signs of damage, rust, or corrosion, with all components appearing clean and well-maintained.
Authenticity: Each timepiece is evaluated and authenticated in-house. This watch is guaranteed to be correct to its manufacturer and time period.
Warranty: This timepiece includes a 1-year mechanical warranty, activated upon the date of purchase.
Shipping: This timepeice includes complimentary insured shipping within all 50 states.
Returns: If, for any reason, you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return the product for a full refund within 30 days from the date you received or signed for the item.
