Swiss gold watch with independent center seconds Circa 1840

Unsigned open faced two train lever watch
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A Swiss gold open faced two train lever watch with independent center seconds, circa 1840. It features a gilded two train movement with a lever escapement, 23 jewels, and a bimetallic compensation balance. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, an outer minute ring, gold moon hands, and blued steel center seconds. Gold case with an engine turned back, chased and engraved bezels and pendant, a milled band with a stop slide beneath 6 o’clock, gilt metal cuvette, and the case is stamped IN incuse and numbered.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Signed: No name
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The going train is running, the centre seconds are not operating, and its train appears to be fully wound. The stop slide moves but does not activate the seconds. The dial has several small hairlines, a chip at the base below the 5 and 6 o’clock markers, and a light scratch between the 9 and 10 o’clock positions. Otherwise, it appears to be fine. The case’s engine turning at the back is heavily rubbed, particularly towards the edges where some of the decoration has worn away, and there are some indentations along the edge of the back. The bezels also show signs of rubbing and some indentations.