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Facts, Tips and Information about Russian Watches
What You Need to Know Before You Buy Of course, not all Russian watches are good looking or good quality. So you'll need to know which brands to buy and which to avoid, as well as where to buy them. You'll also need to know how to avoid getting stuck with a fake watch. Point of Confusion: Buyers are sometimes confused whether a watch is made by Poljot or by Volmax. Let's clarify the matter. Volmax is a young company founded by ex-Poljot employees. They purchased equipment from Poljot and some of their watches use Poljot movements. For this reason, some retailers refer to Volmax watches as Poljot watches. However, this is not strictly accurate. Volmax watches do not use the Poljot brand name or logo on their watches. The Volmax brands are Aviator, Buran, Sturmanskie and Russian Watch Factory (or RChZ). Detailed Information About Specific Models To provide more information about specific models of Russian watches, and give you a better idea of what you can expect if you were to buy a Russian watch, we publish articles and reviews. For example, one recently reviewed watch is the Vostok 100 Series. More Articles, Information and Resources Below are links to more information you will find on this site. Russian Watch FAQ Answers to frequently asked questions about Russian watches. Why Buy a Russian Watch Russian watches are stylish, durable and exceptional value. And here are even more reasons to buy one. Where to Buy a Russian Watch Listing of online sellers organized by country. Tips on Buying a Russian Watch Here's what you need to know before you buy a Russian watch online. Buying a Watch on eBay Advice for anyone considering buying a Russian watch on eBay. Avoiding Counterfeit Watches Fake Russian watches are sold on the internet. Here's how to avoid them. Pictures of Russian Watches Photos of typical Russian watches on the market today. YouTube Videos Watch videos about Russian watches and watchmaking. Russian Watches 101 Get up to speed on the topic of Russian watches with advice and opinions from some of the most experienced Russian watch experts and collectors online. History of Russian Watches A chronological history of important events in Russian watchmaking starting with the origin of the First Moscow Watch Factory in 1927. Review: Vostok 100 Series Review of the heavy and practically indestructible Vostok 100 Series watch. Review: Vostok Amphibia Review of the Vostok Amphibia watch, a solidly-build divers watch that sells for less than $50. Review: Vostok Century Time Review of the Vostok Century Time, a watch that tries, unsuccessfully, to imitate a Breitling. Review: Raketa 24 Hour Watch Review of the unique Raketa 24 hour watch. The busy face has 24 hour positions rather than the usual 12. Review: Rekord "Standard" Automatic Watch Review of a Rekord watch from the "Standard" line. Invicta Russian Diver Watch This huge watch is not Russian-made, but does have a legitimate tie to Russian naval history. Book Review: Russian Wristwatches by Juri Levenberg Mr. Levenberg's book is a good source of information for collectors of watches manufactured during the late twentieth century. Info for Collectors of Vintage Watches Resources available to Russian watch collectors or anyone who might have an interest in older, used Russian watches. Denissov Brand Information Denissov manufactures limited edition watches that start at about $500. Maktime Brand Information Facts and information about Maktime Watch Factory Ltd. Poljot Brand Information Facts and information about the Poljot watch manufacturing company. Raketa Brand Information Facts and information about the Raketa watch manufacturing company. Rekord Brand Information Facts and information about the Rekord watch manufacturing company. Volmax Brand Information Volmax makes four different watch brands: Aviator, Buran, Sturmanskie and RChZ. Vostok Brand Information Facts and information about the Vostok watch manufacturing company. Vostok-Europe Brand Information Information about Vostok-Europe watches. Understanding Water Resistance Ratings Find out what it really means when a watch is advertised to be "water resistant to 200 meters". Glossary of Watch Terms Definitions for special terms used in the watch business. For example, "automatic self-winding" or "quartz movement". |
Diver, aviator and military styles are common
Most use mechanical movements
Many watchbuyers consider them good value
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