Swiss 18 carat multicoloured gold pocket watch Circa 1750

Early open faced gold pocket watch
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An early Swiss 18 carat multicoloured gold verge pocket watch by Isaac Soret & Fils, circa 1750. The watch features a signed mechanical verge movement. Its white enamel dial is also signed and displays Roman numerals for the hours, an outer minute ring, Arabic numerals for five minute intervals, a winding square at 2 o’clock, and Louis XV style hands. The case is made of 18 carat multicoloured gold with floral relief decoration and a high quality lateral hinge.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Weight: 47 g
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Signed: Isaac Soret & Fils
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Isaac Soret was born on February 15, 1673, in Geneva to Barthélemy Soret and Susanne Terroux. He was the brother of Jacques Soret. On July 10, 1699 (Julian calendar: July 20, 1699), he married Hélène Definod (c. 1675–1742) in Geneva. Isaac founded the firm Isaac Soret & Fils. His son, David Soret, became a watchmaker and worked with him in the company. His daughter, Susanne Soret, may also have been involved in the business. Isaac Soret also taught Pierre Faure.
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Isaac Soret died in Geneva on Friday, November 27, 1750, at the age of 77.