Elegant Swiss 18 carat gold lever pocket watch Circa 1985

Gold open faced keyless lever 
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A very fine and elegant Swiss 18 carat gold open faced keyless dress watch made by Baume & Mercier in Geneva, circa 1985. Gilt movement with 17 jewels, a lever escapement, gilt balance, flat balance spring and shock absorber. Black enamel dial, the outer border decorated with flowers and foliage, and gold hands. A plain case with a decorative band. Dial signed, case and movement signed and numbered.

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Diameter: 37.5 mm
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Weight: 41.5 g
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Signed: Baume & Mercier Genève Swiss made
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Reference 0008000.
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The history of Baume & Mercier began in 1830, when brothers Louis-Victor and Pierre Joseph Célestin Baume opened a watch store in Les Bois, a small village in the Swiss Jura region. Their philosophy is based on the motto: “Accept only perfection, produce only watches of the highest quality.”