French historical 18k gold presentation pocket watch Circa 1910

Pocket watch with split seconds chronograph by G.-R. Sandoz
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A French historical presentation pocket watch with split seconds chronograph for the coach of the winning horse Ivette, circa 1910. The watch has an 18 carat monogrammed gold case, an enamelled Union Jack on the back cover, and a gold dome with dedication engraving: Ivette daughter of Masqué and Isbah presents her compliments to Mr. Charles Carter and thanks him heartily for her excellent education Prix Yacowlef 12 August 1910. It features a white enamel dial with Breguet’s Arabic hours, sunk 30 minutes counter, sunk dial for constant seconds, split seconds chronograph, and Breguet hands. The movement is a bridge type with a gold screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 108 g
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Signed: G.-R. Sandoz, Paris
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The Prix Yacowlef is a Listed flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Deauville over 1,000 metres (about 5 furlongs) and takes place each year in early July. Unusual for a Listed event, the Prix Yacowlef is contested by previously unraced horses. For most of its history, it has been run over 1,000 metres, but from 1987 to 2004 the distance was extended to 1,200 metres. The race used to be held in early August but was moved to early July in 2005.