Swiss 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold engraved open faced cylinder watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1900. This watch has a mechanical movement with a cylinder escapement. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, fitted with gilt Louis XV style hands. A fine hairline crack is present on the dial surface. The round 18 carat gold case features a hinged back, delicately engraved with a floral and foliate border surrounding a central shield shaped cartouche with a monogram. The watch is equipped with a matching gold inner cuvette and is numbered. It features a pendant winding mechanism with a fluted crown and a push button for time setting. The caseband shows some minor denting.
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Diameter: 43 mm
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Weight: 57.8 g
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Signed: No name
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Fine hairline crack on the dial; minor denting to the caseband.