Swiss rose gold hunting cased complicated lever Circa 1890

Rose gold complicated watch by A. Golay, Leresche & Fils
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An astronomical Swiss quarter repeating hunting cased pocket watch of high quality with a full calendar and enamelled monogram, circa 1890. Bridge movement, two hammers / two gongs, gold screw compensation balance. Polished 18 carat rose gold case with enamelled monogram and glazed movement. Signed white enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with, four subsidiary dials for days of the week, date, months, aperture at 6 o’clock for phases of the moon with seconds, and black steel spade hands.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 155 g
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Signed: Auguste Golay Leresche & Fils Genève
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David Auguste Golay (1814-1895) known as Auguste, was the son of Jacques David Golay of Vallee de Joux and Susanne Louise Meylan. In August 1837, 23-year-old Auguste married Susanne Leresche, the daughter of a watchmaker and a regleur herself. He established his first company in the same year and named the company Golay-Leresche after himself and his wife. In 1841 began a partnership with Louis Gunther, but that only lasted for a year. Auguste continued his work with great success; his products were of excellent quality, and he was a shrewd businessman. He often presented his work at international exhibitions and was awarded innumerable prizes. After Auguste died in 1895, his sons Pierre and Louis Edouard took over; they formed a partnership with Stahl in 1896 and the company traded as “Golay Fils & Stahl” from then on.