Gold Wrist Watches by Pavel Bure (watch maker for the Imperial Court).

Massive gold military chronograph by Pavel Bure with gold bracelet, 1910s, the case marked with Swiss 583 standard (14K), the bracelet with St. Petersburg assay mark for 1908-1917 and master’s initials ‘A.B’. Diameter 1 7/8 in. (4,8 cm). Total weight (with bracelet) 3,7 oz. (106 g).

This is a very rare model, so-called, “aviator’s watch”. Supposedly, it was called “aviator’s” by World War II Russian pilots, who adjusted a pocket watch to be worn on a wrist, which is more suitable when in flight. Rare transitional type. The gold bracelet has a spring and is stretchable. The lower crown is purely decorative.

Condition: a short hairline about 12 o’clock near rim. Some tiny spots on dial.