Vintage Style Russian Watch on eBay

[V.C. Brunswick]

I love Russian watches and when I saw this I immediately went into Pavlov mode.

http://cgi.ebay.com/330574694233?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D%2509330574694233%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

 

[Atterbury Dodd]

Not my style but looks like a neat retro piece.

 

[Sam Davidow]

That's beautiful!

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

It's actually their Sturmanskie (Navigator) chronograph, worn by Soviet/Russian pilots and cosmonauts since the 1970s. Poljot also made an exact repro of the 1941 Hanhart Luftwaffe pilot's watch.

 

[Edward]

Nice, I've not seen that one before. I love Russian watches - I've had great experiences with Vostok, and as I type this I am wearing a 1970s (I think) Sekonda. I've dabbled with various Chinese fake-watches in the past (most all bought for their look, not the brand label). Some good, some not so good. IMO, the Russian watches are about the best VFM I can find these days for a new, mechanical watch that is reliable and yet not excessively expensive.

 

[Tomasso]

Cosmonauts have been issued Fortis since the 90s.