Swiss silver-gilt open faced Louis XIV oignon watch Circa 1700

Silver-gilt oignon watch with central winding
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A very fine Swiss, silver-gilt, single-hand oignon pocket watch with central winding, circa 1700. A polished case, square hinge, loose ring pendant. White enamel dial, bold radial Roman numerals, inner quarter-hour ring. Single blued steel hand with counterpoise.  A hinged gilt brass full plate movement with divided Egyptian pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three-arm balance, flat balance spring with rack and pinion regulator, gilt brass Louis XIV balance cock pierced and engraved with birds and foliage. Movement signed. Property of a Swiss Collector.
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Diameter: 57 mm
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Signed: Lazare Jaquier  Geneve
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Lazare Jaquier The son of André, he is recorded in Colonges-sous-Ecluse, in the Valais Canton. He was a master horologist who became habitant in 1692. He is known for his oignon watches in the French style.