Agassiz 18K WG Enamel 12-S Open Face Opera Watch circa 1920’s

An exceptional and striking art deco era man’s 12-S open face 18K WG and enamel Swiss Agassiz dress pocket watch. Featuring an unusual 44mm diameter case with a fixed bow at 12 and and fancy decorative crown located at the bottom of the dial at the 6 o’clock position.Featuring a matte silver original dial with stylized art deco numerals and period “square spade” art deco style hands. The outer band of this stunning watch is decorated with black enamel  The case back features elaborately engraved monogram with the letters SLP artistically engraved. Powered by high grade Swiss Agassiz manual wind movement. Recently fully serviced and in excellent operating condition. Offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Accompanied by a period 14K WG art deco era pocket watch chain. This is a stunning watch from an era of elegance and formal attire. The configuration of the crown at 6 and a fixed loop at 12 suggest that this watch may have been an “opera” watch, intended for formal affairs and carried inside a tuxedo pocket. The design allows the carrier to remove the watch and be able to see the time without having to turn the watch right side up.