This is an antique 19th century 18K gold hunter case Edouard Perregaux pocket watch, No. 8800. The case opens to reveal the dial marked by Roman numeral indicators and a subsidiary seconds dial. The interior of the top flap of the case is inscribed: George B. Forrester, Born in New York, March 18, 1836, Married in Brooklyn, May 19, 1857, Baptized, March 15, 1847, Died January 25, 1906, "WATCH and pray, for ye know not when the TIME is. Mark XIII:33". Forrester was the Commissioner of the Department of Police and Excise in Brooklyn, NY.
The case diameter is 54mm and the length including the crown and bow is 77.2mm. It weighs a total of 139.3g.

The watch winds, runs, and keeps good time. As with all mechanical timepieces, this watch will require regular cleaning to maintain running condition.