Belgian pair cased verge pocket watch with date Circa 1680

Rare silver pocket watch by N. van Stryp
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A rare Belgian verge pocket watch with date and silver champlevé dial, circa 1680.
Two cases: a silver outer case with large lateral hinge and a silver polished inner case. Silver champlevé dial with radial Roman hours, date window at “6” and Louis XV hands. Signed, richly engraved, firegilt full plate movement, keywind, with applied engraved ornaments, chain/fusee, Egyptian movement pillars, ring balance with “mock pendulum” and a balance cock with very finely engraved griffon and cherub face.
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Diameter: 60 mm
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Weight: 170 g
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Signed: N. van Stryp, Anvers
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Champlevé
Describes a metal surface that has been hollowed using a graver to form cells that will be filled with enamel.

Mock pendulum
A small non-functional bob or disc of metal attached to the pallets of a clock or watch having a verge escapement, which is seen through a slit in the dial (also called false bob)