French rare 18 carat gold deck watch chronometer Circa 1900

Open faced pocket watch by LIP
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A very fine and rare French 18 carat gold deck watch chronometer, circa 1900. This watch features an 18 carat gold case with a finely engraved relief on the back, depicting a Viking portrait. It is powered by a French Ankerchronometer movement equipped with a chronometer balance and steel screws. The white enamel dial is inscribed with Chronomètre Officiel LIP and features black and red Arabic numerals for the hours, a subsidiary seconds dial, and pink gold spade hands.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Weight: 140 g
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Signed: Chronomètre Officiel LIP