A fine gold open-faced key-wound cylinder watch, Czapek & Co., Geneva, made for the Polish Market. Gilt and jewelled bar cylinder movement, decoratively engraved balance clock, plain flat balance, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, the decoratively engraved case back centred with an enamel highlighted scene of a gentleman and lady. Fully working order, two keys included. Weight: 45 grams. Case diameter excluding crown: 40mm Case diameter including crown: 55mm Case thickness: 8mm Shipping method: registered and insured shipping Shipping costs as in the grid for shipping Date Circa 1855. Extra Notes Frantisek Czapek (born 1811) was a highly skilled watchmaker. In 1839 he set up a business with Anton de Patek that was named "Patek, Czapek & Cie" the company was disbanded in 1845. Patek, of course, went on to found Patek, Philippe & Co. which remains arguably the world's most coveted brand at auction and amongst collectors. After the dissolution of the Patek, Czapek brand, Czapek set up his own company in direct competition to Patek. In 1854 Czapek set up a distribution centre in Warsaw, the company was later liquidated in 1869. The context of Czapek's association with Patek, and becuase of the watchmaker's quality, his pieces are collectible.