Paul Buhré - 44997 - 1900-1949

Overview
This Paul Buhre mechanical pocket watch has a classic and attractive Swiss character, with a clean white dial, black Arabic numerals, a red 24 hour outer scale, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock. The back is decorated with fine engine turned guilloché work and a central vacant shield cartouche, while both the inner cover and movement are signed Paul Buhre. The clearly marked 0.800 silver case and the included chain make it an appealing and well identified period pocket watch. The main appeal lies in the clearly signed brand details, the marked 0.800 silver case, the honest original movement presentation, and the complete look with chain.
Technical and condition details
Brand: Paul Buhre
Origin marking: Le Locle Suisse
Type: Open face mechanical pocket watch.
Winding: Crown wound.
Function: Running when tested. No long-term accuracy test has been performed.
Dial: White dial with black Arabic numerals, red 13 to 24 hour outer scale, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, and Paul Buhre signature. There is visible age related damage or loss to the dial near the 10 to 11 o’clock area.
Case: Silver case with finely engine turned back cover and a blank shield shaped cartouche to the centre. Inside the case are visible 0.800 silver mark, F.B.A 34 mark, and case number 44997.
Movement: Manual mechanical movement signed Paul Buhre, with visible regulator assembly and jewelled bearings in a traditional bridge layout.
Size and weight: Diameter approximately 49.06 mm. Weight approximately 78.36 g.
Accessories: Supplied with a metal pocket watch chain.
Condition: Overall preserved in honest vintage condition, with clear signatures to the movement and inner cover and an attractive engraved back. The dial has noticeable wear and damage, while the case and chain show normal age related scratches, oxidation, and handling marks.
Collector’s highlights
Clearly signed Paul Buhre and Le Locle Suisse details
0.800 silver case mark visible inside the case
Traditional engine turned back with central shield cartouche
Supplied with matching style pocket watch chain
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