Antique H. Moser & Co Silver Imperial Presentation Pocket Watch Tsar Nicholas II

H. Moser & Co. stands as one of the most illustrious and celebrated names in the history of high-end Swiss watchmaking, renowned globally for holding the prestigious appointment of personal watch master to the Imperial Court of His Majesty. Timepieces originating from this elite workshop represented the absolute peak of mechanical precision, refined artistry, and aristocratic luxury.

Presentation pocket watches commissioned or personally awarded by the Emperor—in this rare instance, Tsar Nicholas II—were reserved exclusively for high-ranking military commanders, distinguished statesmen, and elite dignitaries. This magnificent 52mm silver full hunter presentation timepiece is an extraordinary, museum-quality artifact from the height of the Imperial era. It carries the unmatched prestige of imperial patronage, making it an unrepeatable acquisition for serious collectors of fine antiquarian horology and Imperial history.

Item Specifications

• Maker: H. Moser & Co.

• Era: Imperial / Antique

• Type: Full Hunter Presentation Pocket Watch

• Case Material: Solid Silver (84 Zolotnik / 0.875 Purity)

• Dimensions: 52mm Case Diameter

• Movement: High-Grade Mechanical Manual-Wind

• Condition: Perfect working order, impeccably preserved

Comprehensive Description

The Case

• The watch is housed in a substantial, heavy-gauge 52mm full hunter case expertly crafted from solid silver.

• The exterior covers are beautifully decorated with a classic, tightly woven engine-turned guilloché pattern, providing a wonderful tactile texture and sophisticated light play.

• Both the front and rear covers center around an unengraved shield cartouche, leaving the space pristine for future historical personalization or engraving.

• Opening the rear covers reveals the inner case back, which proudly displays the official 84 / 0.875 silver purity hallmarks alongside the matching serial numbers, confirming its authentic Imperial-market heritage.

The Dial

• Protected beneath the crystal is a pristine, flawless white enamel dial that exemplifies classic elegance and supreme legibility.

• The upper section is crisply signed by the maker with the traditional signature.

• Time is indicated by bold black Roman numerals matched with elegant, finely shaped hands, complemented by a dedicated subsidiary seconds dial positioned gracefully at the 6 o’clock mark. Miniature portraits of Tsar Nicholas II and his wife Empress Alexandra.

The Movement

• At the heart of this historical masterpiece beats an authentic H. Moser & Co. mechanical manual-wind movement, preserved in perfect, reliable working order.

• The high-grade mechanism features meticulously finished bridges, chatons, and polished steel components, showcasing the uncompromising engineering standards that made H. Moser & Co. the preferred watchmaker to the Imperial Court.

  The watch comes with an APPRAISAL CERTIFICATE FOR $3000