Swiss repeating four train coach watch with date and alarm Circa 1780

Silver coach watch
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An extremely fine, rare and large Swiss silver open faced repeating four train coach watch from the Neuchâtel mountain area with hour and quarter strike, date and alarm, circa 1780. The movement with a verge escapement, repeating the hours and quarter hours. White enamel dial with bold Roman hours, outer minute divisions, outermost Arabic five minute numerals, an inner Arabic track for the date and original hands. The case is decoratively pierced and engraved with foliage and flowers, has a plain pendant and bow, and an engraved double headed eagle on the case back with the motto Deus Meumque Jus (God and my right in English) in a banner underneath. Comes with a custom made travel case.
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Diameter: 118 mm
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Signed: No name
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The double headed eagle is an ancient symbol with origins in the Byzantine Empire, representing the emperor’s dual authority over spiritual and worldly affairs, or claims to rule both East and West. In later contexts, it evolved to symbolize the unity and equal importance of different regions or states, as seen in the Russian state insignia. 

The double headed eagle and motto ‘Deus Meumque Jus’ are further prominent emblems within the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, often seen on regalia and temple architecture. In the Scottish Rite, the two heads are often interpreted to represent humanity’s right to full and unrestricted freedom as a human being.