Pity that dial was redone.
Never saw such a thing.

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So the wearer could perform a public service by telling others the time?

 

"Gold tone case measures 32mm wide and 40mm long."

The actual watch must be tiny.

 

Looks like a Tavannes 834/836 family. At 8.75''' the movement is only 19.7mm in diameter.
Not really a functional item of jewellry, unless it's just for the boyfriend or husband to keep track of time by.

 

I thought these were typically worn upside down by nurses so they could see the time and still use their hands... but maybe they come in a lot of variations?

 

If Syrte could buy it right, it could double as a Christmas tree ornament.