1912 PAUL BUHRE Single Pusher Wrist Chronograph for Imperial Russian Market Antique Wrist Watch

Nice single pusher chronograph, attributed to Paul Buhre.
Dimeter is 47mm, total weight is hefty 97 grams.

This watch is unsigned, but identical to Paul Buhre production, with it's specific movement of reduced size (smaller than pocket watches) produced by Stauffer with minute counter rotating counter clock-wise, and typical case.
As it should be on Buhre watches, balance bridge bears II/Y Cyrillic engraving.

The case number match Pault Buhre production for 1912, what perfectly matches to it's production years (c. 1910-1917) and makes it on of the very first wrist chronograph.
Paul Buhre catalogue from 1913 shows this model and mentions that it makes a special interest for horse riders.


Henry Moser & Cies was the most reputable companies on Imperial Russian market, supplier to Imperial Court status and produced gift watches from Imperial Family.



Condition
The movement is in rare immaculate condition, the gilt is unscratched, and the screws looks like never touched by screwdriver.
The watch functions, as well as chronograph.
Case is in excellent condition, with some patina and cleaning marks.
Dial is in excellent condition without visible damages.

Rare watch in very good condition.