Unique Swiss 18K gold Egyptian inspired pocket watch Circa 2000

Gold watch with hand engraved scene
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An unique Swiss, 18 carat pink gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with onyx dial, circa 2000. The front cover is hand engraved with a scene of an Egyptian lady resting on a bed watched by her Nubian servant, a leopard in the foreground. Stepped milled edge border, polished band, the back cover hand engraved with a view to the terrace and river. The prow of a boat is visible, and the Nubian servant is reflected in the mirror. The push piece is in the crown set with a cabochon sapphire and mineral crystal. Glazed gold rimmed cover over the movement.
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Black onyx dial with engraved pink gold outer ring, applied pink gold 12 numeral in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Subsidiary seconds at 9 with applied pink gold dot indexes, applied pink gold power reserve sector at 3, oval signature plaque at 6 and pink gold javelin hands. Two tone rhodium and pink gold plated movement, hand engraved papyrus decoration, two going barrels, 29 jewels, hand chamfered bridges and plates, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, engraved covers signed E.J.
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Diameter: 65 mm
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Signed: Parmigiani  Fleurier
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Accompanied by a guarantee, hang tag and description booklet
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Inspired by the splendor of ancient Egypt, this stunning solid 18 carat pink gold watch is a tour de force of both the watchmaker’s and engraver’s art. The movement is of 8-day duration, the power provided by two going barrels.