Decorative Dutch painted on gold verge watch Circa 1700-1710

Verge pocket watch by Pieter Klock
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A fine Dutch, painted enamelled gold pocket watch, circa 1700-1710.
This timepiece features a fire gilt full plate verge movement with detailed pierced and engraved pillars, fusee and chain, verge escapement, and a three-arm counter poise balance. The enamel dial displays Roman hours and half-hour indications, with a polychrome enamel scene at the centre. The gold case back is adorned with a polychrome enamel painted scene, while the band features continuous scenes. The signature Les deux frères Huaut les jeunes can be found on the case, while the movement is signed P. Klock Amsterdam on the back plate.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: P. Klock Amsterdam
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This timepiece was crafted by Pieter Klock, a Dutch watchmaker who lived from 1665 to 1754. The case was made by Jean-Pierre Huaud, also known as the younger Huaud, a Swiss craftsman who lived from 1655 to 1723, and by Amy Huaud, another Swiss artisan who lived from 1657 to 1724.
In 1682, Jean-Pierre and Amy Huaud formed a partnership in Geneva and later moved to Berlin in 1686, where they worked until 1700. After their return to Geneva, they specialized in making watch cases for export. The watch case features an image of Roman Charity, a popular motif at the time. It was supplied to one of the top Amsterdam watchmakers who added the movement, bezel, and glass, possibly for a Dutch client who preferred painted enamels and depictions of women.
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Pieter Klock (1665-1754) was a renowned watchmaker in Amsterdam who was also involved in the painting trade. He gained recognition for his expertise in crafting Dutch automaton seascape clocks (scheepjesmechaniek) and even designed a table clock with a second hand. In 1716, he was asked by the City fathers to compile a list of the best watchmakers in Amsterdam, which is a testament to the respect he commanded among his peers.