Antique French Pocket Watch – Lever Escapement – 10 Ruby Jewels – Working Offered is an antique French open-face pocket watch dating to the late 19th century. The watch features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and elegant blued steel hands. The inner dust cover is engraved "Échappement à Ancre" (lever escapement) and "Dix Trous en Rubis", indicating a quality hand-wound mechanical movement fitted with ten ruby jewel holes. The movement displays traditional finger bridges and gilt finishing typical of French watchmaking of the period. The watch is currently in working order. Timekeeping accuracy and service history are unknown. Condition: French manufacture Hand-wound mechanical movement Lever escapement (Échappement à Ancre) 10 ruby jewels (Dix Trous en Rubis) White enamel dial with Roman numerals Sub-seconds at 6 o'clock Blued steel hands Working at the time of cataloguing General wear, scratches, and patina consistent with age Dial and crystal show light age-related wear Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. The watch is offered in its present condition. Although currently running, no guarantee is given regarding long-term accuracy or future performance.