Swiss 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold open faced lever watch
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A Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This timepiece features a frosted gilt brass plate movement with a straight line lever escapement, a bimetallic compensation balance, a Breguet overcoil hairspring, and 15 ruby jewels. It is crown winding. The white enamel dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track with Arabic five minute numerals (5–60), an indented subsidiary seconds counter at the 6 o’clock position, and gilt spade hands. The 18 carat yellow gold case features a polished cover chased with the intertwined monogram initials EC, set amid subtle floral flourishes.
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Diameter: 48
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Weight: 72 g
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Signed: No name