Russian watches have a rich and interesting history dating back over 80 years with the creation of the First Moscow Watch Factory, which today manufactures Poljot watches. A highlight of Russia's watch history came in 1961 when cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin took the first ever flight into space with a watch from the First Moscow Watch Factory. http://www.russianwatchguide.com/history-russian-watches.htm
You may not know it yet but Russian watches are currently experiencing some what of a renaissance and are really starting to take off in a big way. In recognition of this we have something a little different but still very cool to share with you; the Strela Chronograph from Russian manufacturer Poljot Sturmanskie. Steeped in history this superb chronograph is one of the jewels in the crown of Russian horology.
A Unique Past. Whilst not as well known as their Swiss or German counterparts, thanks in large part to the Iron Curtain and the Cold War, Russian watches have a rich and interesting history which dates back over 80 years. In 1927 The Labour and Defense Council passed a decree to establish a watch industry which would service the requirements of the government and Red Army.
http://thewatchlounge.com/welcome-komrade-the-russian-made-strela-chronograph/
Dagens Sturmanskie Volmax Strela Chronograph [3133
Russiske klokker kjenner jeg ikke mye til , Sturmanskie Volmax Strela Chronograph 439- 739USD. Mye historie bak disse og et lekkert design.. men en daily rate på hele from –20 to +40 s/day , mekanisk, big crown, 38-44mm. En unboxing her http://watchesindia.blogspot.com/2010/07/incoming-poljot-strela.html
You may not know it yet but Russian watches are currently experiencing some what of a renaissance and are really starting to take off in a big way. In recognition of this we have something a little different but still very cool to share with you; the Strela Chronograph from Russian manufacturer Poljot Sturmanskie. Steeped in history this superb chronograph is one of the jewels in the crown of Russian horology.
A Unique Past. Whilst not as well known as their Swiss or German counterparts, thanks in large part to the Iron Curtain and the Cold War, Russian watches have a rich and interesting history which dates back over 80 years. In 1927 The Labour and Defense Council passed a decree to establish a watch industry which would service the requirements of the government and Red Army.
http://thewatchlounge.com/welcome-komrade-the-russian-made-strela-chronograph/
Dagens Sturmanskie Volmax Strela Chronograph [3133
Russiske klokker kjenner jeg ikke mye til , Sturmanskie Volmax Strela Chronograph 439- 739USD. Mye historie bak disse og et lekkert design.. men en daily rate på hele from –20 to +40 s/day , mekanisk, big crown, 38-44mm. En unboxing her http://watchesindia.blogspot.com/2010/07/incoming-poljot-strela.html