{"product_id":"recta-stainless-steel-fb-borgel-waterproof-case-circa-1940","title":"Recta – Stainless Steel FB Borgel Waterproof Case, circa 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive and well-preserved Recta wristwatch from the 1940s, housed in a stainless steel waterproof screw-back case by François Borgel (FB), measuring approximately 30 mm in diameter. This distinctive case construction is closely related to that found on the Patek Philippe reference 437.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant silver-toned dial features beautifully aged Arabic numerals, a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o’clock and original radium-filled hands. The dial is unsigned, while the hand-wound movement is signed Recta, giving this example a particularly understated appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch remains in very good vintage condition, with a charming original dial showing light, even signs of ageing. A lovely example of 1940s Swiss watchmaking, combining classic proportions with the highly regarded Borgel waterproof case construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59931861221701,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1089\/4363\/8853\/files\/recta-water-proof-borgel-case-02_1.jpg?v=1793099765","url":"https:\/\/cosimo-online.nl\/products\/recta-stainless-steel-fb-borgel-waterproof-case-circa-1940","provider":"cosimo-watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}