Description: 1890's Pavel (Paul) Buhre (Bure) original RARE antique Russian Empire mechanical pocket watch with enamel dial Caliber Paul Buhre from 1890 It would be great find for any collectorWARNING!!! Please watch this video with instructions on how to set/change time on a pocket watch with pin set. If you pull the crown (as you do on classic wrist watch) - you can damage this watch! See video moment from 7'50" to 9'30" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceca1gdXJvU This exquisite antique pocket watch by Pavel Buhre (also known as Paul Bure) is a true gem for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage timepieces. The stunning enamel dial features Arabic numerals and a 12-hour dial, while the black gunmetal case adds to its unique style. Crafted in Switzerland between 1900-1909, this 44.5 mm pocket watch boasts 15 jewels and lever escapement type. With a striking white dial, this unisex adult pocket watch is the perfect addition to any antique collection. Please note that this pocket watch is not water-resistant and does not come with papers, service records, or original packaging. Excellent condition for it's age! The paint on the body has been restored. Blued case, excellent restoration - please see the photos for the assessment of watches. Runs well and keeps time accurately, fully working! Really watches look much better than in the photo. Collectible item! It has few traces and cracks on the enamel dial DEFECTS: cracks on the enamel dial COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland MANUFACTURER: Paul Buhre OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8 CASE Condition (10-point scale): 9 Inscriptions on the back side of the back cover: serial number 15638 By serial number, you can determine the time of watchmaking (here: https://german242.com/articles/bure_serial.htm you can see the table of Buhre serial numbers matching case to years of production watches). In accordance with this table watches made in 1890 GLASS Material: acrylic Condition (10-point scale): 9-10 DIAL Condition (10-point scale): 6-7 CHAIN Without chain! MOVEMENT Mechanical: hand-winding Condition: fully working condition, tested and serviced DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS Diameter 1.42 inch (36.0 mm) Diameter with crown 1.75 inch (44.5 mm) Depth 0.45 inch (11.5 mm) Crystal 0.91 inch (23.0 mm) Weight 1.31 oz (37.0 g) Function Hours, minute Dimensions of watches HISTORY PAUL BUHRE https://madeinrussia.ru/en/catalog/2621 Russian clock factory, one of the oldest in Europe Pavel Buhre was one of the first watch companies in Europe. The company was founded by Karl Buhre, a Russian businessman of German descent. At first the Buhre watch company was located exclusively in St. Petersburg. In 1874, 34-year-old Pavel Buhre, Sr., son of Charles Buhre, decided to purchase a watch factory in Swiss Le Locle. By order of the imperial court the Buhre factory produced gift watches, which the emperor presented to officials for distinguished public service, foreign diplomats and prominent figures of culture. Buhre watches were also given as bonuses to officers and non-commissioned officers in the Russian army. In 1899 Pavel Buhre was awarded the title of Official Supplier of the Imperial Court and granted the right to use the state coat of arms in its logo. The fact that the title of Official Supplier was bestowed to the company owner personally, not as a legal entity, is the reason the signature of Pavel Buhre is in the logo. Contenders for the title of Official Supplier of the Imperial Court were required to participate in all provincial exhibitions established by the Ministry of Finance for eight years, and to remain free of customer complaints therein. Pavel Buhre Tissot Moser & Cie Pavel Buhre watches were awarded top prizes at many national and international exhibitions, including silver and gold medals at World’s Fairs in Paris in 1889 and 1900, respectively. A silver medal in 1889, and a gold medal in 1900. In 1916, Pavel Buhre company received the Swiss patent number 74144 for the in-house chronograph. The Buhre produced upmarket products as well as watches for the public at large. Prices for a Pavel Buhre watch started at only two rubles and went as high as several thousand. This Russian company became one of the world’s leading producers of affordable watches for broadest social demographics. Honorary citizen of St. Petersburg. As the founder of the firm and the first Russian watchmaker, he was recognized by the Imperial Court. In 1876 Pavel Karlovich Buhre was awarded the title of hereditary honorary citizen At the request of the Dukes of Leuchtenberg, their Imperial Highnesses the Princes Eugene and Sergey Maksimilianovich. RECOMMENDATIONS All Antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late model watches). Antique watches should not be beaten or dropped - because repairs may be expensive. Antique watches are generally NOT waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture. If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust. If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc. Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it do not wind the watch hard. When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. It is desirable to adjust the hands of your watch at the same time every day. An automatic or self-winding watch should be worn for at least 8 hours a day. It is a mechanical watch in which the mainspring is wound automatically as a result of natural motion of the wearer's arm, to provide energy to run the watch, making manual winding unnecessary. If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours). Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism. Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the course of your watches is worsening and the accuracy of the reduction in the duration of the clock (autonomy) from one fully wound spring - it need a service. IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down. To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth. Keep your antiques watch away from magnets. Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement. Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed. Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Any accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good. Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive. Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours). Chronograph watches. In most cases, these watches contain the "start/stop" button and "reset" button. It is strongly recommended not to press the "reset" if the chronograph is running. Before you use the "Reset" button need to stop the chronograph by button "start/stop". Using the "reset" when running chronograph can damage the mechanism of most models of watches. PAYMENT Total amount due includes the final auction price plus Shipping. Shipping will be determined based upon the SHIP TO address. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping does not include duties, local taxes or any other importation fees. SHIPPING We ship to any country. This item will be shipped to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered airmail with tracking number and insurance within 7-14 days (except for the weekends and holidays) after the payment is fully received. Typical Delivery Time European Countries: about 7-10 days; USA, Japan & other: about 10-14 days. NOTE: Delivery time may increase because of postal services and/or customs. 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Price: 799 USD
Location: cherkassy, сherkaska oblast
End Time: 2024-02-29T18:01:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Features: 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal
MPN: Does Not Apply
Department: Unisex Adult
Personalize: No
With Service Records: No
Display: Analog
Case Color: Black
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Indices: 12-Hour Dial, Arabic Numerals
Case Material: bluing
Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
Year Manufactured: 1890-1899
Case Finish: Gunmetal
Model: Pavel Buhre pocket watch
Seller Warranty: No
With Manual/Booklet: No
With Papers: No
Escapement Type: Lever
With Original Box/Packaging: No
Pocket Watch Size: 44.5 mm
Dial Color: White
Brand: Pavel Buhre
Style: antique
Number of Jewels: 15 Jewels
Closure: Open Face
Caseback: Snap
Theme: antique
Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
Type: Pocket Watch