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What an amazing piece. I obsess over wrist watches (although my collection is very budget and only starting), but never really looked into the pocket watch side of things.
I read russian so I had to look into it a little bit. Says on your piece "supplier of the court of his majesty" which is apparently a unique title only the very best suppliers, manufacturers, artists etc received. Not the company, but it's owner, so when there was an owner change the new person and to achieve it anew. What a heritage for Pavel Bure watches.
Very new parts of history for me, thanks for sharing! Im going to look at some Pave Bure pieces now too, russian watchmaking is so rich with quality and heritage.
Do you have any other russian pieces? Wristwatches maybe?
I was incredibly pumped to find one in such good condition. One maybe sees one this nice once a year, and those go for a few grand.
That is really cool that you can read Russian! Yes, Pavel Bure was the go-to for the Tsar and the Court. The watches in gold were the most prestigious gift the Tsar gave to high ranking officials and diplomats. And I firmly think PB was the best of a group of really good Russian watchmakers. Henry Moser and Son was also very good.
The gold watches for, depending on condition and exact type, from $3500-$15,000.
The only other Russian piece I have at present is the modern Paul Buhre limited edition homage to the Tsarist watches in gilded silver. I mainly stick to Swiss wristwatches.
I may have a spare one if you are interested.
I also recommend this book:
And this book, since you can read in Russian: