Home | Blog | Best Prices, Deals & Special Offers
Russian Watch Guide





Basic info
Russian Watch FAQ
Why Buy a Russian Watch
Where to Buy
Buying Tips
Buying on eBay
Avoiding Counterfeits

Photos and Videos
Photo Gallery
Watch Komrade Show
YouTube Videos

Articles and Reviews
Russian Watches 101
History of Russian Watches
Vostok 100 Series
Vostok Amphibia
Vostok Century Time
Raketa 24 Hour
Rekord Standard
Aviator 26669
Aviator 45mm
Moscow Classic 3603
Invicta Russian Diver
Zlatoust Vodolaz Diver
Vostok-Europe Interview Russian Wristwatches Book
Expert Tips: Mark Gordon
Movement Codes
Vintage Watches
Magazine Articles Archive

Brand info
Aviator
Buran
Chaika
Denissov
Luch
Maktime
Moscow Classic
Molnija
Nika
Orion
Poljot
Raketa
Rekord
RChZ
Right Move
Slava
Sturmanskie
Tsedro
Volmax
Vostok
Vostok-Europe
Zolotoe Vremya

More resources
Technical Manuals
Water Resistance Guide
Watch Glossary

Volmax (Aviator, Buran, Sturmanskie, RChZ): Brand Information
Updated 30 May 2009 by Editor, RussianWatchGuide.com

See also Sturmanskie and Buran

volmax aviator Volmax is a Moscow-based company that manufactures the Aviator, Buran and Sturmanskie watch brands. Their newest brand is Russian Watch Factory, which is also known as RChZ.

Volmax was formed in 2000 by former Poljot employees. The company purchased equipment from the First Moscow Watch Factory after Poljot scaled back production. Volmax describes their company as being "built on the ashes of the First Moscow Watch Factory empire". In other words, Volmax is a young company built on the history of the First Moscow Watch Factory.

Most Volmax watches use Russian movements. Others use Swiss movements supplied by ETA.

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. However, some do use Poljot movements.

Volmax watches are not cheap. These are quality watches with a very good level of finish. An entry-level Aviator watch costs about $150. Many Volmax watches sell for between $500 and $1000. Some cost much more.

Many Volmax watches fit in the category of "limited edition" or "collectors" watches.

Reviews

See the Aviator 45mm review and Aviator 26669 review.

Where to Buy

The best place to buy a Volmax watch is from an official, authorized retailer. See Where to Buy a Russian Watch and Best Prices, Deals & Special Offers.

Official Website

The official site for Volmax is www.aviatorwatch.ru/


6 COMMENTS

great watch and vfm. from poljot 24 de.
mad bonzo - Saturday, 27 February 2010, 21:35 GMT

This information is wrong !!! they do not manufacture watches. they assemble that's it... Also their movement IS NOT Poljot, but MakTime that is much worth in terms of quality
Pojot - Saturday, 20 February 2010, 01:55 GMT

The following information is not correct "The company purchased equipment from the First Moscow Watch Factory after Poljot scaled back production" It was the russian company Maktime who purchased the equipment of FMWF and still is producing all the movements.
Artur - Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 19:46 GMT

Chris, the USA distributor for Volmax (Aviator) is Detente Distributing. The URL is http://www.detentewatches.com/
CJ - Saturday, 14 February 2009, 15:39 GMT

I have a Poljot Aviator chronograph that I purchased in 2006. The watch does not work at all, I can't wind it or even adjust the dials. I need to have it repaired but am unsure of where to have it done. I know there was a US distributor a couple of years ago, but I can't find their site or info about it. The factory site also isn't available. I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction. I live in Massachusetts USA.
Chris - Saturday, 14 February 2009, 15:36 GMT

Good watches. Right up there with Rolex, Omega at a fraction of the price
Olmar - Saturday, 13 December 2008, 15:01 GMT

 
POST A COMMENT

Name:
Comment:
 
 




More info on Russian watches - SEE OUR BLOG


Copyright © 2007-2009 RussianWatchGuide.com. All rights reserved.

Top Watch Sites Top 21 Watch Sites
Top 50 Watches Watch Top 100's by Connectingwatches.com TOP 100 WATCHES SITES