Antique WWI Era Pavel Buhre Silver Tsar Nicholas II Bravery Pocket Watch 53mm

At the turn of the 20th century, timepieces of exceptional distinction served not merely as instruments for telling time, but as supreme symbols of honor, imperial favor, and military valor. Pavel Buhre held the prestigious and exclusive title of personal watch master to the Imperial Court of His Majesty, crafting masterpieces of uncompromising quality for the highest echelons of society and the military elite.

This magnificent, oversized 53mm silver full hunter presentation pocket watch is a breathtaking historical artifact of immense military significance. It was awarded personally by Tsar Nicholas II to Captain 1st rank Grigory Gorchakov in recognition of extraordinary bravery. Procured directly from the captain’s family estate, this timepiece carries absolute, unrepeatable provenance. Presentation watches of this caliber—combining the elite watchmaking pedigree of Pavel Buhre, imperial royal patronage, and direct ties to decorated naval leadership—are exceedingly rare and represent holy-grail acquisitions for serious collectors of military history and fine antiquarian horology.

Item Specifications

• Maker: Pavel Buhre (Personal Watch Master to the Imperial Court)

• Era: Antique / Imperial Era

• Type: Presentation Full Hunter Pocket Watch

• Case Material: Solid Silver (Stamped with 84 / 0.875 Imperial Russian silver purity mark)

• Dimensions: 53mm (Oversized format)

• Condition: Perfect working condition

• Included: Matching winding and setting key

Comprehensive Description

The Case

• The watch is housed in an impressive, heavy-gauge 53mm full hunter case crafted from solid silver, featuring the classic 84  (0.875) silver purity hallmark on the inner cover.

• The exterior covers are beautifully detailed with fine engine-turned guilloché texturing, centered around an unmonogrammed shield cartouche ready for historical personalization.

• The inner case back is clearly stamped with the matching serial number 56351.

   

• The timepiece is topped with a sturdy, traditional loop bow and crown.

The Dial

• Opening the front hunter cover reveals a stunning, highly specialized white enamel dial that serves as a tribute to imperial sovereignty.

• The center of the dial features a magnificent, intricately  miniature portrait of Tsar Nicholas II in full ceremonial military uniform, proudly mounted upon a white horse against an architectural backdrop.

• This artistic masterpiece clearly establishes the watch as an official imperial presentation piece.

• Time is indicated by bold black Roman numerals and elegant, delicate golden hands, complemented by a subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the 6 o’clock mark.

The Movement & Accessories

• At its heart beats an authentic, high-grade antique mechanical key-wind movement that remains in perfect, reliable working order.

• The inner dust cover bears delicate cursive engraving detailing the Pavel Buhre signature and technical specifications.

• The watch is accompanied by its original matching winding key, allowing the movement to be wound and set traditionally.