German gold lever watch with portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm Circa 1910

Open faced keyless lever watch by Gebr. Eppner
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A German gold, open faced, keyless lever watch with a cuvette featuring a portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm, accompanied by a gold fob, circa 1910. The watch features a frosted gilded 1/2 plate movement, signed Gebr. Eppner, Berlin, incorporating a lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, and an unusual precision regulation with a patent number. It boasts a two tone white enamel dial, also signed Gebr. Eppner, Berlin, showcasing Arabic numerals, an outer minute ring, recessed subsidiary seconds, and filigree hands. The case is made of Swiss 14 carat pink gold with polished covers, and the back is engraved with the arms of Kaiser Wilhelm. The pink gold cuvette has an applied green gold profile portrait of Kaiser Wilhelm. The fob is composed of a swivel mounted with three gold 20 mark coins, each dated 1888, featuring the profiles of Kaiser Wilhelm I, II, and Friedrich. The swivel is hinged and opens to reveal the backs of the coins, which are adorned with German eagles, an orb, and a cross, complemented by a short broad chain set with a diamond studded monogram.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Fob length: 103 mm (excluding clip)
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Signed: Gebr. Eppner, Berlin
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The movement is running, and the hands are setting smoothly. The visible surfaces appear to be in good condition. The dial is sound. The case is generally good with light scuffs. There are light scuffs and scratches on the fob, but the hinged action of the swivel is in good order and closes securely.
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William II (German: Wilhelm II) (1859-1941)
William II (born Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert von Preußen; English: Prince Frederick William Victor Albert of Prussia) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia (German: Deutscher Kaiser und König von Preußen), ruling both the German Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia from 15th June 1888 until 9th November 1918.
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Gebr. Eppner was a firm based in Berlin that manufactured its watches and retailed pieces produced by other manufacturers. Several members of the German aristocracy commissioned pieces from them, including Kaiser Wilhelm II.