Gold & Enamel Watch With Spare Dial – Circa 1870
Anonymous Swiss
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1870
Diameter : 32 mm
Condition: Good
£2,300.00
This exquisite 19th Century Swiss cylinder watch features a diamond-set gold and enamel open face case. It comes with a presentation case and an additional enamel dial. The watch has a keywind gilt bar movement with a suspended going barrel. The plain cock has a polished steel regulator, and the three-arm gilt balance is adorned with a blue steel spiral hairspring. The watch also has a polished steel cylinder and steel escape wheel. The engine-turned gold dial is enhanced with Roman numerals and blue steel Breguet hands. The small 18-carat open face case has a ribbed middle and a back decorated with translucent green enamel over an engine-turned ground. There is a small central oval set with diamonds. Winding and setting can be done through the gold cuvette, which bears the maker's mark "D & C". The watch is presented in a rectangular case, designed to accommodate both the watch and a spare enamel dial. It is worth noting that it is uncommon for a watch to be provided with an alternative dial, and it would not be intended for the owner to fit it themselves.
Anonymous Swiss
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1870
Diameter : 32 mm
Condition: Good