Cheap n cheerful Ruskie watches!!

[Dr Phibes]

tertius said:

2Munkys said:

Pesty said:

one of my cheapest and favourite watches. always gets comments when I wear it.

That's a Journey isn't it? I have a black one inbound; lovely looking piece.

I have one, they are fabulous, esp. for the money:

Can I ask where you got it from?

[Ironballs]

I have a few of these watches, a boggo Vostok, one of the 24 hour Vostoks and a Poljot Aviator with mechanical alarm. They're cheap and nice enough, but cheap for a reason, the Poljot looks solidly made but mine stopped working after a year. Took it to my usual repairer and he showed me the plastic chassis and cheap parts, repaired it but said if I wore it every day it would be dead in 6 months.

It went to live in a cupboard and I started collecting old English and Swiss mechanical watches instead. My favourite being an old Record by Longines divers watch with blue face and blue winder - very nice and very tough.

[tertius]

Dr Phibes said:

tertius said:

I have one, they are fabulous, esp. for the money:

Can I ask where you got it from?

Private sale on TZ-UK. Also worth looking on ebay.
Being a serial flipper I could probably be tempted to part with it if you can't find one.

[Dr Phibes]

tertius said:

Dr Phibes said:

tertius said:

I have one, they are fabulous, esp. for the money:

Can I ask where you got it from?

Private sale on TZ-UK. Also worth looking on ebay.
Being a serial flipper I could probably be tempted to part with it if you can't find one.

Mmmm rather buy used as I think they are a little overpriced new. I am on TZ so let me know if you stick it in sales corner or PM me with your required temptation point!!

Edited by Dr Phibes on Thursday 29th July 17:48

[LukeBird]

My recent acquisition!
I love it!

[Nolar Dog]

Wow! That looks great Luke. Really glad you're pleased with it.

[LukeBird]

Thanks Vicky.
The photos have come out rather nicely!

[Podie]

Luke, what is it? Hard to tell when viewing on a mobile!

[LukeBird]

It's a Poljot Cosmonaut; a hand-wound Chronograph.

[AlexC1981]

AlexC1981 said:

elster said:

What is the 2nd watch down?

That's a Slava. Not sure what name or model number, but I think it's 70s or 80s made.

I've found a green strap to match the dial now. I'll get a photo up later.

I nipped out in the garden with the camera when I got home from work today. Quite overcast unfortunately, but never mind. The new strap has really changed the look of the watch.