Swiss 18 carat gold open faced lever pocket watch Circa 1923

Pocket watch with sapphire crown
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An extremely rare thin dress watch with a sapphire crown possibly made for Cartier by Patek Philippe & C^ie in Genève, Switzerland, between 1920 and 1925. The numbered, open faced plain case of this watch is crafted from 18 carat gold and has an extremely rare Cartier style crown set with a sapphire. The gilt dial has Arabic hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock with Arabic numerals and Breguet hands. The numbered Patek Philippe precision lever movement has a moustache lever escapement.
Dial, case and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Weight: 53 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & C^ie Genève