French skeletonized 18K gold verge pocket watch Circa 1810

Gold and enamel key wind watch 
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A large skeletonized Jacquemart figure automaton with enamel painting made by Breguet & Fils in Paris, circa 1810. The numbered case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold and has a polychrome enamel scene on the back. The skeletonized face features a white enamel chapter ring with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track and steel Breguet hands. The movement is fitted with a verge escapement.
The cuvette is signed.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 133 g
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Signed: Breguet & Fils
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Breguet & Fils
Pocket watches were primarily signed Breguet et Fils between 1807 and 1833. This change occurred when Abraham-Louis Breguet officially entered into a partnership with his son, Antoine-Louis. During this era, you may find variations in the signature depending on the timepiece’s purpose:
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 – Standard partnership: Most pieces from this period bear the “Breguet et Fils” signature.
 – Royal Navy title: From approximately 1815 onward, some watches included the prestigious title “Breguet et Fils, Horloger de la Marine Royale”.
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Key signature transitions:
 – < 1807: Watches were typically signed only with “Breguet”.
 – 1807–1833: The “Breguet et Fils” signature was standard for the joint partnership.
 – After 1833: Following Abraham-Louis’s death in 1823 and subsequent

    management shifts, the firm often reverted to “Breguet” or updated based on

    the current family head.
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Authenticity note: Genuine period pieces almost never used the signature “Breguet à Paris“. Watches bearing that specific name or “Breguet et Fils à Paris” are frequently identified as 19^th century fakes intended to deceive buyers.
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Authentic Breguet pieces often feature a secret signature. A tiny, nearly invisible engraving on the dial visible only under specific lighting, introduced in 1795 to combat these counterfeits.