Touchon & Co., Switzerland, an early 20th century gold and enamel dress watch, stem wind and set, 21 jewel, adjusted to 6 positions, temperature and isochronism, nickel "Bosun whistle" bar movement with lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and micrometric regulator in an 18 karat, yellow gold, snap back and bezel open face case with black enamel filled engraving and monogram on back cover, arabic numeral gold dial with black enamel infill and plum colored steel moon hands, serial #226142, 46mm, 57.3g TW, case, dial and movement signed

CASE: Back with shallow dents and waves; Tiny dings; Back cover, bow and pendant with losses to enamel; Fine scratches and localized abrasion on outer surface of case; Interior of back with rings of circular scratches, the unfortunate result of a remarkably feeble attempt at snailing; Bow loose; Crown shell worn through; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very fine scratches; Dent at 8:00; Discoloration and losses to lacquer. HANDS: Minute repaired. MOVEMENT PLATES: Scattered very fine scratches and pin pricks on plate; Barrel with abrasion from contact with underside of bridge; Train wheels with losses to gold plating; Endstone settings with scratches; Regulator spring with a few specks of oxide; Fourth wheel upper hole jewel replaced and now with brass setting. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks), circa