Soviet watches

[Blown2CV]

anyone own an old Soviet watches? I've bought a few and they're coming from the Ukraine (I hope) in next couple of weeks. This could be a collection in the making so interested to know what people think or have experienced, curiosities to look out for etc. thanks

[Balmoral]

I bought this in a market in Gdansk the other month. I only bought it because I liked it, but it keeps lousy time, I've not looked for the regulator on it yet.

[Blown2CV]

Balmoral said:

I bought this in a market in Gdansk the other month. I only bought it because I liked it, but it keeps lousy time, I've not looked for the regulator on it yet.

A burgundy one of those was in my haul! Great looking things I think.

[andy_s]

My issued Sturmanskie -

[Blown2CV]

andy_s said:

My issued Sturmanskie -

nice! Issued by whom?

[andy_s]

Blown2CV said:

nice! Issued by whom?

The BBC (Военно-воздушные cилы России - Russian Air Force)

Here's some more info here - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=102...

[daveenty]

Everyone should own a Russian watch at some stage. Especially the cheap and cheerful stuff...

Raketa 24 hour: -



Vostok Amfibia (Scuba Dude): -



I know that there are one or two (certainly of the latter) on PH. I have another couple somewhere but can't find them at the moment.

[Matt172]

Can I include a soviet clock too?

[Blown2CV]

all comers welcome!

incidentally, here are the ones i have incoming (apologies if you watch the incoming thread). i know some of them are on the weird side and not for everyone, but that's kind of what i like about them. Pretty excited! I'll be getting a 'wedding watch' next year which will probably represent a more chunky investment, however I plan to give them equal wrist-time.

[AlexC1981]

Some interesting pieces there, especially the one that's third from the bottom.

I just got one this week actually, but I don't have any photos of it yet. Here are a few others I have:

[GC8]

[Don1]

I currently have two Poljots up for sale....

[Dee Tee]

My Sturmanskie SS-18

[GC8]

A Soviet Poljot Klassik made for export:

[slowprop]

I recently started collecting Russian watches. I am really not sure how I managed to get as interested as quickly as I did because previously I'd not been bothered about watches. I find them really interesting and because most of them are not that expensive it's a nice hobby which doesn't break the bank.
I've ended up with 10 so far plus another 2 on the way. The two on order are a Raketa Big Zero and a Slava both from the Soviet period. I really like the older ones and the ones I have all run well.
Here's a few of my favorites so far.

Komandirskie sold only in the CCCP Ministry of Defence shops


A Soviet era Amphibia - I love wearing this it is really comfortable to wear


A modern Komandirskie K34


A Modern Amphibia 090

[slowprop]

GC8 said:

A Soviet Poljot Klassik made for export:

Very nice I like that a lot

[Oddboy86]

Sorry to hijack the thread. Does anyone know where I could get an old Vostok repaired? Non of the local watch shops will touch it.

[GC8]

Joe / Variomatic will be able to.

[GC8]

slowprop said:

GC8 said:

A Soviet Poljot Klassik made for export:

Very nice I like that a lot

Thanks. A German vendor has a NOS watch for sale in both early and late styles on eBay. They're up for about £190-£250 IIIRC. The later style has the tachymeter scale embossed into the bezel, is cheaper and easier to read - definitely the one I'd go for.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330674089531?ssPageName=...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380377575845?ssPageName=...

Edited by GC8 on Tuesday 24th February 08:26

[slowprop]

Yes that one would be my choice as well. To be honest I've not got into Chronographs yet but I can see the attraction. Apparently a few years ago you could pick them up for a lot less money.