French 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold open faced keyless lever watch
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A fine French 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1900. It has a high grade nickel mechanical crown winding movement with a straightline lever escapement, 21 jewels, visible pallets, a cut compensation balance wheel, counter pivots, and a Breguet hairspring. The white enamel dial shows black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute track with Arabic five minute numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and ornate gold hands.
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The timepiece is housed in a round, 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case. It has an engine turned reverse back cover with a central vacant cartouche framed by floral scrollwork, a fluted winding crown with a pin set hand adjuster at 11 o’clock, a round suspension bow, and a solid 18 carat gold inner protective cuvette finely engraved with technical specifications Ancre / Ligne Droite / 21 Rubis / Spire Breguet / Levées Visibles / Balancier Coupé / Contre pivots / Nickel / Remontoir.
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Diameter: 46 mm
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Weight: 71 g
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Signed: No name
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Note: The dial is damaged near the 2 o’clock and 7 o’clock positions. The glass crystal is missing, and the hands are partially broken or missing.