Swiss 18K yellow gold open faced pocket watch Circa 1900

Gold open faced keyless cylinder watch
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A fine Swiss 18 carat yellow gold open faced pocket watch, circa 1900. It has a mechanical crown winding movement with a cylinder escapement. The white enamel dial shows black Roman numerals for the hours, an outer railway minute track with Arabic five minute numerals from 5 to 60, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and ornate Louis XV style gold hands. The enamel dial has visible cracks. The timepiece is housed in a round 18 carat solid yellow gold open faced case. It features a guilloché reverse back cover decorated with an engraved central cartouche, a fluted winding crown with a pin set hand adjuster at 1 o’clock, a suspension bow, and an inner protective cuvette.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Weight: 64 g
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Signed: No name