PAUL BUHRÉ LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH

Case No. 72647, 59 mm in diameter, crafted in 14K rose gold, is adorned with exquisite guilloché engraving and a partially enameled Russian imperial double-headed eagle crest. The inner lids bear two historically significant inscriptions: Dedication in Cyrillic: To dear Mitya in gratitude and 30 years of loyal friendship from V. Voronov. 1882–1912. Signature: Pavel Bure, Supplier to the Court of His Imperial Majesty, confirming the item’s high status.The enamel dial features Roman numerals, Cyrillic calendar apertures for days and months, a date indicator, moon phase aperture, and a 30-minute chronograph counter. Signed: Tchétine et Fils. The movement is a complex bridge caliber with lever escapement, compensated balance wheel, and Swiss patent engraving No. 334. The finishing includes gilding, blued screws, and finely executed surfaces. Marks: Le Phare with exhibition medals Pavel Bure Swiss and Russian assay marks (585 14K and 56 zolotnik) Dimensions: 59 mmWeight: 149 g Provenance: Russia Switzerland, circa 1903 Mechanism: Minute repeater, moon phase calendar, chronograph, manual wind

Estimate:£12,550.78

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