Swiss 14k gold pocket watch for the Russian market Circa 1890

Rare open faced pocket watch by Perret & Fils
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A fine, rare Swiss gentleman’s pocket watch for the Russian market, circa 1890.
14 carat gold engine turned case with back lid, facetted case band, engine turned and signed gold dome and the inner lid with a poem written in cyrillic letters. Signed enamel dial with radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds and filigree hands. Bridge movement, frosted, gilt, with chatoned centre wheel, screw compensation balance and counterpoised lever.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Weight: 81 g
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Signed: Perret & Fils, Brenets
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To the General and poet Erdelyi, 1892 IX 13:
“I love Your poetry of war, I love your order of St. George, I wish you long life in order to capture Kars and save our Brest”.
Signed Alexander III (Tsar of Russia)