Ernest Borel Neuchâtel Vintage — Manual Wind Swiss Made 1950s

Ernest Borel Neuchâtel — Vintage Swiss Elegance

An authentic treasure of Swiss watchmaking: this Ernest Borel represents the essence of a classic 1950s dress watch, when elegance was synonymous with clean lines and perfect proportions.

The Brand: Ernest Borel

Ernest Borel is one of the oldest Swiss watch manufacturers, founded in 1856 in Neuchâtel, the beating heart of Swiss haute horlogerie. The brand distinguished itself for decades thanks to the quality of its movements and the refined design of its timepieces.

Design and Dial

The dial features a champagne tone with vintage patina, giving the piece that authentic character so sought after by enthusiasts. The signature "ERNEST BOREL NEUCHÂTEL" elegantly stands out below 12 o'clock, while the inscription "SWISS" at the bottom certifies its Swiss origin.

The applied gilded indices alternate between elegant baton markers at even hours and stylized Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, creating a perfect visual balance. The gilded dauphine hands complete the chromatic harmony with timeless class.

Small Seconds at 6 O'clock

The small seconds sub-dial positioned at 6 o'clock is a distinctive feature of vintage mechanical movements, appreciated by purists for its discreet elegance and vintage charm.

Case and Crown

The chrome-plated metal case features a thin and elegant profile, typical of dress watches of the era. The signed crown with the Ernest Borel logo attests to the Swiss manufacturer's attention to detail.

Movement

The beating heart of this timepiece is a Swiss Made manual-winding mechanical caliber, a symbol of Swiss watchmaking tradition.

Strap

The watch is fitted with a handcrafted dark brown leather strap produced by our Artisans, featuring distinctive contrasting beige decorative stitching;

Condition

The watch shows some signs of age consistent with its vintage, attesting to its authenticity and lived history.

Technical Specifications Ernest Borel Neuchâtel Vintage

• Brand: Ernest Borel
• Origin: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
• Movement: Manual-winding mechanical
• Dimensions: 35.5mm diameter - 7.5mm thickness
• Dial: Champagne with patina
• Indices: Applied gilded + Arabic numerals
• Hands: Gilded dauphine
• Complication: Small seconds at 6 o'clock
• Case: Chrome-plated metal
• Crown: Signed Ernest Borel
• Strap: Brown leather with contrasting stitching
• Era: 1950s-1960s (estimated)

Included

• Ernest Borel watch
• LeosWatches handcrafted leather strap
  
• LeosWatches box
• ✅ LeosWatches 12-month warranty

Why buy it from LeosWatches

At LeosWatches, we select only top-tier pieces, true jewels of watchmaking, combining quality, charm, and value. In our collection, you'll find high-quality watches offered at the best price, always on par with condition and inclusions.

By purchasing this Ernest Borel, you are trusting passionate professionals, not mere merchants: each watch is authentically verified, inspected, and tested, described with transparency, and accompanied by a warranty for correct operation.

Furthermore, you can count on:

• Absolute certainty of originality of your timepiece
• Selected quality and attention to every detail
• One of the best after-sales services on the web, as evidenced by our genuine reviews on Trustpilot

If you're looking for a special watch, LeosWatches is the ideal place to find your next wrist companion.