Borel 'Kaleidoscope' Ladies Cocktail Watch

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Automatic-winding

25 MM

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SKU	AS12558
Article Number	40993415
case size	25 MM
movement	Automatic-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Exotic
material	Gold Plated
style	Eccentric
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	12 MM
Includes	Brown leather strap with tone on tone stitching and matching gold tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows normal signs of wear associated with age and use. Dial is in great condition.

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Automatic-winding

25 MM

– Show less

SKU	AS12558
Article Number	40993415
case size	25 MM
movement	Automatic-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Exotic
material	Gold Plated
style	Eccentric
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	12 MM
Includes	Brown leather strap with tone on tone stitching and matching gold tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows normal signs of wear associated with age and use. Dial is in great condition.

Why We Love it

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Some watches tell time. Others put on a show.

This 1960s Borel Cocktail is firmly in the latter camp. A Swiss-made automatic built around one of the most hypnotic dial designs of the era. The brand’s signature rotating kaleidoscope “mystery” display transforms the simple act of checking the time into something theatrical. As the central seconds disc turns, the black-and-gold motif shifts and shimmers, creating a constantly evolving optical illusion that feels equal parts mid-century lounge and space-age experiment.

The gold-plated case is classic for its time, with elegant, slightly fanciful lugs that add just enough flourish. A smooth fixed bezel frames the dial cleanly, while an acrylic crystal preserves that warm vintage distortion collectors love. The signed push-pull crown and exhibition caseback round out a thoughtful, well-executed period-centric design.

The dial is where things truly come alive. Gold-tone applied markers float above the dynamic surface, anchored by distinctive red 'arrow' hands that cut sharply through the motion beneath. It’s bold, yes, but never chaotic.

Inside beats an early Borel automatic movement. Reliable, self-winding, and quietly competent — exactly what you want beneath a dial this exuberant.

Fitted with a classic leather strap and a gold-tone pin buckle, this Cocktail balances Swiss engineering with pure 1960s flair. Proof that sometimes, timekeeping should feel like magic.

Brand Story

Founded in 1856 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Ernest Borel has spent more than a century and a half refining the art of expressive Swiss watchmaking. From its earliest days, the maison distinguished itself not merely through technical competence, but through an emotional point of view — a belief that a watch could mark more than hours. It could mark a connection.

That philosophy crystallized into the brand’s enduring ethos: “Romantic Moments.” While many Swiss houses built their reputations on tool watches or technical bravado, Ernest Borel leaned into design, storytelling, and the idea of time shared between two people. Its celebrated Cocktail collection, with its kaleidoscopic mystery dials, became an emblem of mid-century optimism — playful, hypnotic, and unmistakably different.

Across 165 years of watchmaking savoir-faire, Ernest Borel has consistently balanced Swiss mechanical integrity with aesthetic distinction. The brand became especially known for its elegantly coordinated couple watches — pieces designed in harmonious pairs, underscoring its reputation as a paragon of Swiss-made romantic timekeeping.

Today, Ernest Borel stands as a testament to a softer, more poetic side of horology: proof that precision and sentiment need not be mutually exclusive — and that sometimes, the most lasting legacy is built not just on engineering, but on emotion.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.