Swiss 14K gold keyless hunting cased pocket watch Circa 1914

Gold full hunter lever watch by Ulysse Nardin
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A large, gold Swiss hunting-cased pocket watch, circa 1914. Presented by the Ludwigshafener Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik (BASF) in 1914. This watch has a 14K rose gold case adorned with a monogram and a coat of arms. The enamel dial displays Breguet-style radial hours, an outer minutes track, a subsidiary seconds dial, and gold Louis XV-style hands. Additionally, it features a bridge movement with screw compensation balance and lever escapement.
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Diameter: 55 mm
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Weight: 113 g
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Signed: Ulysse Nardin locle & Genève
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The logo of the chemical company BASF can be found on the back of this watch. The company originated in 1873 when the Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik merged with two Stuttgart companies. The signet was created from two coats of arms; one featuring the Stuttgart horse and the other featuring the Bavarian lion with anchor. This logo was used briefly until 1922 and then again after the company’s re-establishment in 1952. The watch was given as a gift to celebrate 25 years of service.