Swiss gunmetal pocket watch with passing erotic automata Circa 1901

Gunmetal keyless cylinder pocket watch
–
A fine and unusual Swiss, gunmetal keyless pocket watch with passing erotic automata, circa 1901. Revolving Beauties by Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann, Chaux-de-Fonds, Swiss. A double body case, the back centred with a glazed aperture for viewing the erotic images of four semi-nude portraits of vamps. White enamel dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions with gold five-minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XVI hands. A nickel-plated movement, eight jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring with a regulator. Case punched.
–
Diameter: 52 mm
–
Signed: Arnold Schweizer-Schatzmann  Chaux-de-Fonds