1947 Paul Buhre Chrome Cased 15 Jewel Watch

This watch was presented to J.C. Forbes of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) for 20 years of service in the year 1947. We have had the watch serviced, and the case re-chromed, every aspect is original, and in beautiful condition. 
The chromed 32mmx42mm case which features a ornate lugs looks perfect. The champagne colour and looks magnificent with no visible ageing - Bold numerals and blued hands . A
The 15 jewel movement has been serviced, and is keeping time. We have fitted a period strap.
The Revolution of 1917 put an end to “Pavel Buhre” business in Russia. However, the "Buhre" watches themselves were popular with the new regime. In Vladimir Lenin’s office in the Kremlin there hung the round wall "Buhre". For many years, the pocket "Pavel Buhre" was owned by Joseph Stalin and Nikita Khrushchev. It should be noted that the firm “Pavel Buhre” did not cease its existence in 1917. The fact that the main production facilities were in Switzerland saved the company. Normal work was resumed with the transfer of the headquarters from Petrograd to the Swiss Le Lockle.
 Although the first years were very difficult, since the main market - Russia was lost. However, the company could not only survive but also significantly increase the geography of supply and become one of the leading watch companies in Switzerland. To be recognizable by consumers all over the world, the logo was changed from Cyrillic to Roman “Paul Buhre”. The watches were awarded more than 500 prizes for accuracy and successfully sold all over the world. For many years in the middle of the last century, they were supplied to the English court. 
Paul Buhre (also known as Pavel Bure) is a historic Swiss-Russian watchmaker with roots dating back to 1815. Renowned as the official supplier to the Russian Imperial Court, vintage Buhre pieces are highly sought after by collectors, with prices varying greatly from $300 for simple vintage mechanicals to over $5,000 for rare, gold Imperial award pocket watches