Exquisite French gold, enamel, pearl set watch Circa 1780

Decorated verge watch with chatelaine by Guex
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An exquisite gold enamel verge pocket watch with gold chatelaine studded with pearls and original velvet lined Morocco case, circa 1780.
An 18 Carat gold, polychrome enamel pocket watch, full plate movement, chain/fusee, three arm brass balance, enamel dial.
The exquisitely painted enamel medallion in the centre of the back is of superior quality,  A young lady at the altar of love decorated with gold paillonné on light green ground and framed by a border of half pearls on front and back.
The dial is easy to read and has vertical Roman numerals and delicate Breguet hands.
In combination with the corresponding three part pearl studded gold chatelaine, this is a wonderful high value piece of remarkable quality.