French gold watch with red leather covered case Circa 1950

Gold open faced lever pocket watch
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A very fine and very thin French 18 Carat yellow gold and reptile hide, keyless lapel watch with a concealed dial, circa 1950. Accompanied by a fitted box, Montre de Poche de Revers, Cartier Paris. A leather covered case with gold bezel, hinged cover and bow. Matte silver dial with radial Roman numerals. Blued steel Epée hands. Tonneau shaped, signed LeCoultre Co. Rhodium-plated movement, Geneva striping decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial signed, bezel and back numbered, movement signed LeCoultre.
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Diameter: 39 mm
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Thickness: 6 mm
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Signed: Cartier  Paris