Good Russian Tsar Award watch by Paul Buhre.
Watch comes in solid 14k gold case and decorated with golden Imperial Warrant - double headed eagle.
The eagle is stamped on front cover and filled with black and blue enamel.
Watch comes in it's original red leather case, decorated with imperial eagle.
The Office of His Majesty gave such watches out by direct order of the Tsar.
Because of the practical use, such a watches were one of the most popular award.
The serial number dates watch to 1912 approximately.
The watch is signed on dust cover in cyrillic - Paul Buhre - Supplier for the Court of His Majesty.
Movement is proper Paul Buhre caliber with II / Y cyrillic symbols for regulation on balance bridge.
Case bears Swiss and metric hallmarks for 14k gold.
Condition
The watch is beautifully preserved, even the engine turning is like new.
It seems that it was kept most time in the case.
Dial seems to be in good condition, without visible damages.
Movement is in good working condition.
Enamel is in perfect condition, without visible damages.
The case is thick and heavy, solidly made, as you can expect from Imperial gift.
Total weight is 89 grams.
Diameter is 49 mm, height without bow is 61 mm.
Mineral crystals, original hands.
Overall good collector piece.
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