Swiss 18K yellow gold lever with enamel scene Circa 1960

Gold open faced pocket watch  
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A very fine Swiss 18 carat yellow gold and enamel open faced keyless dress watch made by Aero Watch S.A. in Neuchâtel, circa 1960. Retailed by Jacques. Polished case with a curved band, the back finely painted on enamel showing a scene of a young couple in a rural landscape in the 18th century style, signed WA. White enamel dial with Roman hours, outer minute divisions and red 24 hour numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. The gilt movement with 17 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring and micrometre regulator. Dial signed Jacques Horloger, case signed Aero Watch S.A.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: Aero Watch  Neuchâtel