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Buying a Russian Watch on eBay
Updated 3 April 2012 by Editor, RussianWatchGuide.com


Although many buyers purchase Russian watches from official online suppliers like Russia2all or Smirs, others use eBay.

As you might guess, many used, vintage watches are up for auction on eBay. But you can also buy new, modern Russian watch models like the Vostok Amphibia and Vostok-Europe Energia.

But is it safe to purchase a Russian watch on eBay? Are the watches authentic? Are they shipped promptly and received in good condition?

Of course, the answers to these questions depend on the seller.

As with any eBay purchase, start by following eBay's advice on how to buy safely. For example, contact the seller, check the seller's feedback rating, use PayPal, and so forth.

One eBay seller in particular is worth mentioning. The seller is called Zenitar and, at the time of writing, has a positive feedback rating of 100% based on more than 9,400 sales since January 2001. Russian Watch Guide has purchased from Zenitar and had positive experiences. Also, Zenitar has received positive comments on the Watchuseek forum.

In the words of one Watchuseek member, "Zenitar is often the best way to go."

Zenitar ships from Russia and the prices are competitive. However, the store generally doesn't advertise as large a selection as Smirs and some other online stores.

Here's a link to the Zenitar Store.


12 COMMENTS

dear moderator, i am interesting in RUSSIAN BIG VOSTOK AUTO 1943 SERIE WATCH BLACK NEW RARE #540881, would u give me a review about it? thank you
oqie - Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 17:02 GMT

hAVE GOLD PLATED 23JEWEL rAKETA POCKET WATCH nO 23 IN THEIR 1977 CATALOGUE BOUGHT IN POLAND IN 1976 FOR SALE colinwhiddett@blueyonder.co.uk
COLIN - Friday, 24 February 2012, 12:39 GMT

As for Zenitar's 100% feedback. When I informed Ebay after 6 months that Zenitar did not honor the 1 year warranty they said they do not deal with issues after 90 days. So much for Ebay's positive feedback ratings.
John Zimmerman - Sunday, 18 December 2011, 05:18 GMT

why does invicta watches keep coming up on searches for russian watches?
chesney - Saturday, 9 April 2011, 12:09 GMT

I AM A COLLECTOR - MAD GUY...ALSO SHOPPED FROM ZENITAR - GOT AROUND 7-8.ALL NEW - GREAT QUALITY...BOX, PAPERS ETC. - AS IT SUPPOSE TO BE.... SHIPS FAST. NO SHIPPING PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER.( UNLESS SOMEBODY STEELS YOUR MAIL - BUT THAT IS A DIFFERENT STORY - NOT RELATED TO THE SELLER !) NO CUSTOMS DUTIES TO THE STATES - FOR SMALL PARTIES....SO SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE FROM ZENITAR....
K_I911@YAHOO.COM - Sunday, 6 March 2011, 22:26 GMT

I also sell Russian watches on ebay.co.uk if you want to buy for a little more from a UK dealer. My shop: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/WATCHFANUK
Stuart Tomanek - Saturday, 30 October 2010, 15:33 GMT

I bought from Zenitar and the watches looks fine and good service. However, I wonder why the black list has Zenitar on it if it is so highly recommended by your site? http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=337946693142&topic=15989
Patrick - Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 19:30 GMT

Are there any custom or import duties into the US using Zenitar?Any extra charges other than what he lists? Thanks
sd - Monday, 1 February 2010, 00:29 GMT

I ordered the airborne komanderskie from Zenitar and I am very pleased. The watch came with authentic papers and instructions, all in Russian. Very cool peice of history.
victor denys - Tuesday, 22 December 2009, 16:48 GMT

I have bought from Zenitar. Great eBay seller. Competitive prices and no problems. I just bought my second Russian Vostok from him yesterday.
Charles - Sunday, 29 March 2009, 21:49 GMT

There are a lot of russian watches from russian seller RUSSIAN_DVD
John - Monday, 2 February 2009, 21:28 GMT

I've bought from Zenitar. No problems. He mostly has Vostoks and Raketas and Orions. He is probably the best place to buy Vostoks at a good price. Doesn't usually sell higher end luxury brands like Aviator or Denissov though.
Orest - Sunday, 16 November 2008, 13:11 GMT

 
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