{"product_id":"1940s-movado-breguet-numbers-francois-borgel-two-tone-gold-and-steel-30mm-ref-18611-cal-c260m","title":"1940s Movado - Breguet Numbers | François Borgel | Two-Tone Gold and Steel 30mm | Ref. 18611 | Cal. C260M","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"230\" data-start=\"198\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome watches don’t ask for attention; they seduce you slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by François Borgel, the legendary case maker behind some of vintage Patek Philippe’s most revered creations, this watch carries the kind of provenance collectors quietly obsess over. Its construction is equally special: rather than traditional plating, a thick layer of solid gold was fused directly onto the steel lugs, an old-world technique rarely seen today. Over time, the gold has developed a rich, warm patina, beautifully complemented by the solid gold bezel and crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vertically brushed silver dial has aged with remarkable grace, developing a soft, even patina that gently reveals its nearly 90 years of life. Applied gold Breguet numerals catch the light beautifully, adding just the right amount of warmth and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s the case condition, with crisp lines and sharp edges still fully intact. Exactly the kind of honest watch seasoned collectors spend years searching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel product-description rte show\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel product-description rte show\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe watch has no service history, but it is in great running shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Movado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference: 18611\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eYear: 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 30mm diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal: Plexiglass\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLume: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaliber: \u003cspan\u003eCal. C260M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLug width: 16mm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet\/Strap: new handmade AtelierDelSur strap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox\/Papers: No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-panel product-description rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Time Curator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383567532217,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/1768\/2617\/files\/movado_two-tone_gold_steel_borgel_case_breguet_dial.jpg?v=1780849164","url":"https:\/\/thetimecurator.com\/products\/1940s-movado-breguet-numbers-francois-borgel-two-tone-gold-and-steel-30mm-ref-18611-cal-c260m","provider":"The Time Curator","version":"1.0","type":"link"}