77. Omega. A fine 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with enamelled dial made by 'lost wax' casting technique and fine engravings Date: Circa 1900 Movement: Gilt full plate, Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance bridge Dial: Guilloché enamelled probably unique exemple of 'lost wax' casting technique, gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, gilt outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary dial at 6 for running seconds, gilt leaf hands Case: Engraved and decorated hinged round, 18K gold cuvette, No.1495904 Signed: Case, dial & movement Size: 28mm Weight: 29,63g Accompaniments: Omega box This delicate Omega open-face pocket watch, crafted in 18K yellow gold, features a charming enamelled dial and a case richly decorated with finely executed engravings. Petite in size and beautifully proportioned, it embodies the elegance of the period while showcasing Omega's early dedication to both precision and decorative artistry. The lost-wax casting technique (also known as cire perdue in French) is an ancient method of metal casting that has been used for thousands of years in jewelry, sculpture, and watchmaking for intricate components. This technique is illustrated in Patek Philippe by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, p. 209. A refined jewel of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, this watch is a testament to the maison's ability to unite mechanical excellence with ornamental beauty.