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Russian Watches 101
Updated 12 Jun 2009 by Editor, RussianWatchGuide.com New to Russian watches? This page is designed to get you up to speed fast. Here we've assembled links to a handful of the absolute best articles and discussions about Russian watches. Spend 15 minutes reading the information below and you'll quickly become informed on the topic of Russian watches. You'll get tips, advice and opinions from some of the most experienced Russian watch experts and collectors online. Russian Watch Roundtable at Poor Man's Watch Forum, 3 Dec 2007 (PDF file) This is the text of a "roundtable discussion" among four very knowledgeable Russian watch enthusiasts. The discussion touches on topics such as favorite Russian brands, experiences with online vendors, problems with Russian watches, fakes, and the future of Russian watches. It's fascinating reading and highly informative. Sample quote: "The most serious problem with Russian watches is getting them serviced outside of Russia. There are few, if any, US based service centers for Russian watches." Tips from a Russian Watch Expert: Interview with Mark Gordon, 10 Jun 2009 Mark Gordon is a leading Russian watch expert with a personal collection of more than 1,200 Russian watches. In this interview he discusses the top Russian brands, the quality of different movements, and offers tips for people considering buying their first Russian watch. Sample quote: "If you are new to Russian watches, my advice is don't buy on eBay unless you know the seller or the seller is recommended by someone who is experienced and knowledgeable." Soviet meets Swiss: Sturdy utilitarianism "inspired" design, International Herald Tribune, 27 Feb 2006 This beautifully written article walks through Russian watch history and shows us why Russian watches look and function the way they do. Sample quote: "Where the Swiss loved elegance and complexity, the Soviets from the very beginning went for utility and reliability." For more basic information about Russian watches, see our Russian Watch FAQ
I recovered an old Vostok Amphibian that I bought in Germany in the 1990s. It has a white face with an Olive Drab shield, an a red/gold outline star with the hammer/sickle in the middle. I have been unable to find one anywhere on the web. Any thoughts? Help?
Many Thanks! I have a Russian watch that has a red star, white, blue and red flag on the face and on the back what looks to be a sunrise with a big on the left side. The watch looks to be gold around the face. The word on the face of the watch is Kau........can anyone tell me something about this watch? the name of the watch appears to be KLG but as it states below the L and g are upside down but it does have a hammer and sickle on the face of it as well. THE L AND THE g ARE UPSIDE DOWN and the words on the back of the watch have a bunch of letters that dont look like english letters at all but its not chinese either so I dont know how to check it out. Sven - It's likely Molnija but you might want to try to identify from pictures at this vintage site:
http://www.ussrtime.com/
Hello:
Found a pocket watch buried in the sand of a Cuban beach. Encrusted with sand but writing visible thru the glass.
Cannot under stand the writing but am sure that it is Russian. Has big dial for minutes and small dial divided in 3's to total 30. Can anyone give me help in identifying?
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