Swiss gold and enamel watch in the shape of a heart Circa 1850

Diamond-set gold and enamel form pendant watch by Perret 
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An extremely rare Geneva gold and enamel watch with diamonds, The Heart, circa 1850. Exceptionally large for a heart-shaped watch.
18K gold case, green guilloché enamel and diamond trim on the front, red guilloche enamel and diamond trim on the reverse, dust cover signed and numbered. Geneva bridge movement with cylinder escapement, identical to the Patek Philippe cylinder works. Screwed enamel dial with Roman radial hours, outer minutes track, and Breguet steel hands.
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Dimensions: 34 x 52 mm
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Weight: 31 g
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Signed: Perret Geneve
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The design of this clock is a rarity among the Geneva enamel clocks. In perfect condition, we would estimate the collector’s value at over € 10,000. A professional enamel restoration would certainly be an option for this rarity!