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BOREL FILS ET Cie.
In 1856, the watchmaker Jules Borel -with the belief to produce excellent watches and create his own brand- established the watch company "Borel Fils & Cie." in Neuchatel, Switzerland. "Jules Borel was determined to turn the family into an international corporate."
In 1859, along with his brother-in-law, Paul Courvoisier, they established the "Borel-Courvoisier" watch company. By 1960, the company has already international buyers, watch stores from Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States and even South America. That is how, in 1961, Ernest Borel became and active international watch brand.
In the late 19th century, Borel-Courvoisier won several local and international awards, including first place in the 1866 Neuchatel observatory timing accuracy competition. After that, the company received a global sales license of watch, it established their significant position as a world-class watchmaking company.
In 1878, the company complete a major technological progress -playing and important role in the history of watchmaking development- and patented: "to wind up a watch with a crown, a rod or a bolt." It for sure, transformed the traditional way to wind up and set up time.
In 1898, Jules's son, Ernest Borel took over the company, and changed the name to "Ernest Borel & Cie." in the following year. Ernest was the leader of the company for several years until 1936, when his son, Jean-Louis Borel succeeded as the manager of the company. He managed Ernest Borel & Cie. until 1975, when the company was bought by the firm Aubry Frere S.A. Subsequently, in 1989, the company was sold to a Hong Kong based company.
With the combination of excellent addition, consummate technology and modernized production line, Ernest Borel has continued to launch various exquisite timepieces and accessories. Even during WWII, the company still continued to produce watches, which gained an international reputation as a leading watchmaker in the industry.
Ernest Borel 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.
WAKMANN Watch Co.
"One of the great unknown watch brands of the 20th century."
Wakmann Watch Company is an American brand with Swiss roots. The America's answer to restrictions on Swiss watch imports. "(...) Wanting to be as modern a society as possible, allowing your citizens a wide choice of products while making sure to protect the 'home' producers is a tough balancing act for most countries. This is a story of how a changing world can adversely affect the domestic market of a country while providing an opportunity for businesses looking to enjoy the benefits of such a large market. And in watchmaking, this is the story behind the American brand Wakmann."
The Wakmann Watch Company was a luxury watch brands distributor, located first in Portugal in 1943 and then, the company established offices in New York in 1946. The brand had a clear corporate remit to supply: "high-quality professional timepieces, combining modern design choices, with dependable distribution to delivery quality products, backed by innovation, research and improved technologies".
Wakmann was essentially an importer and distributor of watches to the US, with its own technical workshops in New York and not just delivering the orders to the US, as well as developing its own watches. Wakmann already manufactured aircraft cockpit clocks with the US military specification standards and was an official US military supplier to the war effort.
WAKMANN
Waterproof
17 Jewels
Incabloc
Today, we have the honor to present an absolutely pristine vintage timepiece, a Wakmann wristwatch, military style, dated from the 1950's. It is a manual wind watch with a BOREL FILS ET Cie. movement, caliber ETA 1080, 17 jewels, sweep second, Swiss made.
It is a 29mm round case and lugs design. After 70 years, this watch still has the beautiful and original silver dial (showing a little bit of patina on it) with luminous Arabic Numeral and dots as hour marks, bold minute marks and luminous hands as well. It comes with a vintage brown "Genuine Leather" two-pieces strap.
It is a very good looking wristwatch. It is still an unique watch, it is in great condition, keeps good time and runs very well.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
BOREL FILS ET Cie.
17 Jewels
Unadjusted
Swiss
ETA 1080
Case Back Signed:
BOREL FILS & Cie.
Swiss Made
Stainless Steel Back
Antimagnetic
Incabloc
Waterprotected
366044
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 29
Case Lug to Lug 36
Case Thickness 10
Lug Width 15
Band Width 14
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide 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 somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. 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 light, 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.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-2197
In 1856, the watchmaker Jules Borel -with the belief to produce excellent watches and create his own brand- established the watch company "Borel Fils & Cie." in Neuchatel, Switzerland. "Jules Borel was determined to turn the family into an international corporate."
In 1859, along with his brother-in-law, Paul Courvoisier, they established the "Borel-Courvoisier" watch company. By 1960, the company has already international buyers, watch stores from Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, United States and even South America. That is how, in 1961, Ernest Borel became and active international watch brand.
In the late 19th century, Borel-Courvoisier won several local and international awards, including first place in the 1866 Neuchatel observatory timing accuracy competition. After that, the company received a global sales license of watch, it established their significant position as a world-class watchmaking company.
In 1878, the company complete a major technological progress -playing and important role in the history of watchmaking development- and patented: "to wind up a watch with a crown, a rod or a bolt." It for sure, transformed the traditional way to wind up and set up time.
In 1898, Jules's son, Ernest Borel took over the company, and changed the name to "Ernest Borel & Cie." in the following year. Ernest was the leader of the company for several years until 1936, when his son, Jean-Louis Borel succeeded as the manager of the company. He managed Ernest Borel & Cie. until 1975, when the company was bought by the firm Aubry Frere S.A. Subsequently, in 1989, the company was sold to a Hong Kong based company.
With the combination of excellent addition, consummate technology and modernized production line, Ernest Borel has continued to launch various exquisite timepieces and accessories. Even during WWII, the company still continued to produce watches, which gained an international reputation as a leading watchmaker in the industry.
Ernest Borel 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.
WAKMANN Watch Co.
"One of the great unknown watch brands of the 20th century."
Wakmann Watch Company is an American brand with Swiss roots. The America's answer to restrictions on Swiss watch imports. "(...) Wanting to be as modern a society as possible, allowing your citizens a wide choice of products while making sure to protect the 'home' producers is a tough balancing act for most countries. This is a story of how a changing world can adversely affect the domestic market of a country while providing an opportunity for businesses looking to enjoy the benefits of such a large market. And in watchmaking, this is the story behind the American brand Wakmann."
The Wakmann Watch Company was a luxury watch brands distributor, located first in Portugal in 1943 and then, the company established offices in New York in 1946. The brand had a clear corporate remit to supply: "high-quality professional timepieces, combining modern design choices, with dependable distribution to delivery quality products, backed by innovation, research and improved technologies".
Wakmann was essentially an importer and distributor of watches to the US, with its own technical workshops in New York and not just delivering the orders to the US, as well as developing its own watches. Wakmann already manufactured aircraft cockpit clocks with the US military specification standards and was an official US military supplier to the war effort.
WAKMANN
Waterproof
17 Jewels
Incabloc
Today, we have the honor to present an absolutely pristine vintage timepiece, a Wakmann wristwatch, military style, dated from the 1950's. It is a manual wind watch with a BOREL FILS ET Cie. movement, caliber ETA 1080, 17 jewels, sweep second, Swiss made.
It is a 29mm round case and lugs design. After 70 years, this watch still has the beautiful and original silver dial (showing a little bit of patina on it) with luminous Arabic Numeral and dots as hour marks, bold minute marks and luminous hands as well. It comes with a vintage brown "Genuine Leather" two-pieces strap.
It is a very good looking wristwatch. It is still an unique watch, it is in great condition, keeps good time and runs very well.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
BOREL FILS ET Cie.
17 Jewels
Unadjusted
Swiss
ETA 1080
Case Back Signed:
BOREL FILS & Cie.
Swiss Made
Stainless Steel Back
Antimagnetic
Incabloc
Waterprotected
366044
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 29
Case Lug to Lug 36
Case Thickness 10
Lug Width 15
Band Width 14
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide 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 somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. 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 light, 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.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-2197
