Bidspirit auction | PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE.

PAUL BUHRÉ / LE PHARE. GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH MINUTE REPEATER, CHRONOGRAPH, MOON PHASES AND CYRILLIC CALENDAR. CIRCA 1903 - A unique example of a gold pocket watch, created in collaboration between the Swiss manufacture Le Phare and the legendary Imperial Court Supplier Pavel Bure. This extremely rare timepiece features a minute repeater, moon phase indicator, chronograph, Cyrillic calendar apertures, and a rare bridge movement with two hammers and two gongs. 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 Condition : Very good Warranty : Seller Warranty Country : Russia Period : At the turn of 19th -20th century Gifts : Cabinet, Gifts for a gentleman, Watches Material : Gold 56, Enamel Product sizes : Height - 5.9cm, Width - 5.9cm, Depth - 1cm Location : Gallery ”Antiqon”, Brivibas street 52, Riga, Latvia