The long-established Swiss company béguelin & Cie was founded in 1903. It became a manufacturer in the 1940s when the damas brand was created. This splendid 42 mm-diameter watch features a beautiful "rose des sables" dial with an incredible uniform patina. It is a "compressor" model with two crowns, one of which activates an inner bezel in perfect working order. This is the same case as the Longines Diver or the Jeager Lecoultre Polaris. This watch has an exceptional presence. béguelin & Cie, a very old Swiss company, was founded in 1903. béguelin & Cie, which made blanks for many other Swiss brands, became a manufacturer in the 1940s when the damas brand was created. This splendid 42 mm-diameter watch features a beautiful 'rose des sables' dial with an incredible uniform patina. It is a 'compressor' model with two crowns, one of which drives an inner bezel in perfect working order. This is the same case as the Longines Diver or the Jeager Lecoultre Polaris. This watch has an exceptional presence.