Swiss yellow gold half-quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1868

Gold hunting cased lever pocket watch
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A very fine Swiss, 18K yellow gold hunting cased, keyless, half-quarter repeating, pocket watch, circa 1868. A solid case, engine-turned covers, front with a monogram, gold hinged cuvette with inscription dated 1868. White enamel dial with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. A nickel-silver movement, frosted gilt, 18 jewels, straight-line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf’s tooth winding wheels, repeating on gongs by activating slide on the band. Case signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie.  Genève
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The case is slightly worn.