{"product_id":"rare-vintage-sturmanskie-chronograph-poljot-3133-soviet-military-air-force-watch","title":"Rare vintage STURMANSKIE chronograph poljot 3133 Soviet military air force watch","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n body { color: white; }\n \/* Мобільна оптимізація екранів *\/\n @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\n .main-wrapper-table { width: 100% !important; }\n .inner-content-td { padding-left: 15px !important; padding-right: 15px !important; font-size: 14px !important; }\n .specs-table-dimensions { width: 100% !important; }\n .specs-table-dimensions td { width: auto !important; display: block; box-sizing: border-box; }\n .specs-table-dimensions tr { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-bottom: 1px solid #444; padding: 5px 0; }\n }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"main-wrapper-table\" style=\"border-top: 15px solid #a7a9ac; border-right: 15px solid #171717; border-bottom: 15px solid #171717; border-left: 15px solid #a7a9ac; border-collapse: collapse; width: 750px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; background-color: #262626;\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n \u003ctable style=\"border:5px double #171717; width: 100%; background-color: #262626; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #171717; padding: 15px 5px;\"\u003e\n \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" id=\"itemTitle\" style=\"color: white; font-size: 24px; margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eRARE Vintage STURMANSKIE shturmanskie Chronograph Poljot 3133 Soviet Military Watch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color: white; font-size: 20px; margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eLegendary Air Force Pilot Heritage \/ Caliber 3133 Manual Wind\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color: white; font-size: 20px; margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eChrome Plated Case with Bidirectional Bezel \/ Original Dial \/ 1970s-80s\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"color: white; font-size: 18px; margin: 5px 0;\"\u003eWith Premium ROMIKS Leather Strap \/ Serviced \u0026amp; Running Great\u003c\/h1\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd class=\"inner-content-td\" style=\"padding-left: 30px; padding-right: 30px; font-size: 15px; background-color: #262626; color: white;\"\u003e\n \n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt would be great find for any collector\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eUp for sale is a genuinely historic, highly collectible, and rare example of Soviet horological militaria – the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSturmanskie Chronograph wristwatch\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by the prestigious in-house \u003cstrong\u003ePoljot 3133 movement\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not just a watch; it's a piece of aviation history, manufactured in the USSR during the late 1970s or early 1980s specifically for the use of military pilots and flight crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe watch features the robust mechanical hand-winding chronograph movement, directly derived from the famous Swiss Valjoux 7734 design but enhanced by Soviet engineers with more jewels and a higher beat rate. The original dial displays two recessed subsidiary registers (30-minute counter and running seconds), a date function at 6 o'clock, and the iconic Sturmanskie wings emblem. The bidirectional internal bezel is rotated by the additional crown at 9 o'clock. The robust melchior (German silver) case retains its original chrome plating, showcasing honest vintage character. It comes paired with a premium, excellent quality black \u003cstrong\u003eRomiks\u003c\/strong\u003e leather strap. The movement has been completely checked, serviced, and is running smoothly, with all chronograph functions operating correctly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEFECTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic time-earned wear and scratches on the chrome-plated case and case back, fully consistent with a 40+ year-old historic military timekeeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (СССР)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURER:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poljot (1st Moscow Watch Factory)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eRobust, classic Soviet military-style case made of melchior (German silver base) with original chrome plating. Bidirectional inner rotating pilot's bezel operated by the crown at 9 o'clock. Traditional pushers for chronograph functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eClassic thick domed vintage acrylic crystal that complements the watch's historic aesthetic perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e100% original, untouched Sturmanskie Swiss-style dial with applied hour indices, central sweep chronograph hand, and recessed sub-registers at 3 and 9 o'clock. Featuring the authentic Sturmanskie wings insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInscriptions on the dial:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e STURMANSKIE \/ WINGS LOGO\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET\/STRAP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePremium quality vintage-style genuine leather strap manufactured by the reputable brand \u003cstrong\u003eRomiks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-selected for its durability and excellent craftsmanship, featuring clean tone-on-tone tactical stitching and a classic matte finish. It matches the military aesthetic of this Soviet air force chronograph perfectly, ensuring a secure and highly comfortable fit on the wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition (10-point scale):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 (Brand New \/ Very good Quality)\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical: hand-winding chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions on the movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e 23 Jewels, 3133 (caliber), serial number and Poljot \u003cstrong\u003elogo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaliber: \u003c\/em\u003ePoljot 3133\u003c\/strong\u003e: which itself is a modified Valjoux 7734\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eYou can see \u003cspan id=\"result_box3\" lang=\"en\"\u003ecomparison\u003c\/span\u003e Poljot 3133 vs. Valjoux 7734\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/c5aA4BaY36J8OEeFBy89q15-sqIICXN8xvbtK0hW2c838fq0eXxCPPELGGzaPxAo9ZHP-LzY0Ssnidl04sOc0yFpG2ECZ_oTfVjk3Mo68gO7ARf1q7vEfDzTB2KZ2IPRrhpEg1udwZBRo_lIoYlL40iP8n_H5FuipQCL2a4yjejgtkvCHcE1o5aCu9kXSxMmlxe1lTXG2BV4UVyfBxbJCE9vCbHOrkHS21xtQK7puyhzJ6hn9D4lyuD6xnoUfP8a1KGz1AmLbHnNCbeGX-e5aae4AqkTBqQ7mbQ2tqSSePfNegoN5bnbRw3LMtTPQRvqgP6hSjbfJI0hm3hrinFBGtgrui2SmBAxGAwjRj-ld1KdIWUHL7vOpJe1eY3xF_sE5rzDj9mW4DfD2YphbXPB4o5h06uq7zviBsRBnXC38ySNDWEkymoGbQcrULXI35rRTxLyNVOvG0_ascnqEcfcr5o2heqXX1bEJJgf22WvMDjcavnvuq9K-bH7i4MPDhDs8LypvtrZC75KGP_5N4Qq_cm8s4B98PsmVLwUjCS0ZcHEZLD94v0pU1Gvn59YIlJkXpweUTsIaZz2ssiyEKzNepSwetf1qbR7lKwREW7dwtDtkkZhTPAb=w630-h299-no\" alt=\"\" vspace=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n manual-wind chronograph, 60s, 30min, cam switched\u003cbr\u003e\n sub second\u003cbr\u003e\n date: set by changing 23-24h\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eData\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 14''', Dm= 31.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\n H= 7.35mm\u003cbr\u003e\n 23 jewels\u003cbr\u003e\n f = 21600 A\/h\u003cbr\u003e\n power reserve 51h\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eMainspring \/ battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Zf1337, 1.60 x 12.5 x 0.13 x 430mm\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eHands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n 1.4 x 0.9 x 0.25 \/ 0.20 x 0.20mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soviets introduced a new chronograph caliber in 1976 which was designated the 3133. It was based on the Valjoux 7734 for which the Soviets had purchased the machinery from the Swiss in 1974. The Soviets made a number of modifications to the 7734 (for example, the balance wheel was changed and the beat frequency was raised to improve accuracy), but many of the parts remain interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new chronograph calibre entered service in 1976 in the ОКЕАН (meaning Ocean), and was initially exclusively used by the Soviet Navy. Later, other official versions such as the Soviet Air Force Sturmanskie (meaning Navigator's) were introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant seconds sub-dial at 9 o'clock, with the chronograph minutes sub-dial at 3 o'clock - this records up to 30 minutes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"specs-table-dimensions\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" style=\"border-color: #444; color: white; width: 80%;\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Without crown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.50 inch (38.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth with crown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.77 inch (45.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength (Lug to Lug)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.81 inch (46.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth (Thickness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 0.55 inch (14.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1.42 inch (36.0 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 3.42 oz (97.0 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\" style=\"padding: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions of watches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/N8U5c0Y2cB6Bsr1GD3muV3sVprSbCVqeE6laUNDAZpHlELpDmF6NapvH5_rGAoiaWSHBDGiB77Uw37kB4eCYDPDR5AeGXbG6nIBinYaYsKd0va-rGkwYwPyU5gC1mtH4raotBNhi4cPGgM9NUX3EAgIzWAnXGgHvsbp7N02gCUzlrS8Yi1AMqniEgCRBAwkifG8z6OnlR5eVkJTjLKswfiAXpA0jqd3ZHYwgzMm81ie78Kfc-sGn3sRsY3f-dn6skvvoYEIsxzebzbyp8vKeIY6V2R1clGDy7RGKf7ok4-A3ZJaV34z-_kc9Sxuesoxos0zzxHdhb9haSLIeMB_REqE3InZOnFbnavTg484yeTjEVO29h6F_iQfBv1AAxpHHyA4eOaUdB5d19iQoS9mbNpqvCSXDI5MHU7LrBthAm2h_21uEQDbsfLfU_--AD_1ZfyGU40Qgt-paGJ_HdS-GxcSwzVZYjkuH1hlCk7A_I70AEBWcOMlm1hZXTGvGHl4mFN-lrQlnuMzy92xz4JQWgvwFaqKKCSZBTZWTHCimZdhsPupyAEoyBivsf284Ax1Ek8W7K5A3ljvDkw3Wy88ZR6XeEShjWI0D1y3RQ2MYumDPIaopS5f3=w290-h373-no\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003chr\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; LORE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoljot\u003c\/strong\u003e (Russian: Полёт, literally meaning \"flight\"), is a brand of Soviet\/Russian wristwatches, produced since 1964 by the \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Moscow Watch Factory\u003c\/strong\u003e (Russian: Первый Московский Часовой Завод, ПМЧЗ, \u003cem\u003ePerviy Moskovskiy Chasovoy Zavod\u003c\/em\u003e). The flagship brand of the USSR's watch industry, Poljot produced numerous historical watches used in many important space missions, including the world's first space watch worn by Yuri Gagarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFounded in 1930 under orders from Joseph Stalin, the First State Watch Factory (Russian: Первый Государственный Часовой Завод - 1ГЧЗ) was the first large scale Soviet watch and mechanical movement manufacturer. Via its USA-based trading company Amtorg, the Soviet government bought the defunct Ansonia Clock Company of Brooklyn, New York in 1929, and the Dueber-Hampden Watch Company of Canton, Ohio. It moved twenty-eight freight cars full of machinery and parts from the USA to Moscow in order to establish the factory. Twenty-one former Dueber-Hampden watchmakers, engravers and various other technicians helped to train the Russian workers in the art of watchmaking as part of the Soviet's First Five-Year Plan. Interestingly, the movements of very-early products were still stamped \"Dueber-Hampden, Canton, Ohio, USA\" (examples of these watches are very collectible today). In 1935 the factory was named after the murdered Soviet official Sergei Kirov.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs the Germans closed in on Moscow in 1941, the factory was hurriedly evacuated to Zlatoust (Russian: \u003cspan xml:lang=\"ru\" lang=\"ru\"\u003eЗлатоу́ст\u003c\/span\u003e). By 1943 the Germans were in retreat, and the factory moved back to Moscow, adopting the \"First Moscow Watch Factory\" name (Russian: \u003cspan xml:lang=\"ru\" lang=\"ru\"\u003eПервый Московский Часовой Завод - 1МЧЗ\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1947 the first wrist watches under the brand name \"Pobeda\" and the first Marine Chronometers and Deck watches are produced. By 1951 the production of wrist watches increases to 1.1 million. In 1975 new machinery and equipment for manufacturing complex watches are partly imported from Switzerland. The first chronograph \"Okean\" (caliber 3133) is produced for the space station \"Sojuz-23.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1990 production of watches and clocks reaches 5 million pieces and in 1991 the international award \"Golden Trophy for Quality\" is awarded in Madrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePMChZ watches in Space\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eOn April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. During his historic flight he wore a Sturmanskie pilots wristwatch (a transliteration of Штурманские which actually means \"Navigator\"). This watch was not specially commissioned for the flight, they were standard issue to all air force pilots at the time. The success of the mission however lead to the factory being awarded the Poljot (Russian: \u003cspan xml:lang=\"ru\" lang=\"ru\"\u003eПолет\u003c\/span\u003e) name in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn 1965 cosmonaut Alexei Leonov wore a FMWF Strela (transliteration of СТРЕЛА, which actually means \"Arrow\") chronograph during his historic first space walk, thus cementing Poljot's place in space history. As with Gagarin's first flight, Leonov's watch was not specially commissioned. The Strela replaced the Shturmanskie as the standard issue pilots watch. In the late 1970s, the Strela itself was replaced by a new breed of chronographs based around the (then new) 3133 movement (an original Russian movement similar in functionality to the Swiss Valjoux 7734, but with higher number of jewels 23 vs 17 and lever movement operating at 21,600 bph vs 18,000 bph). Poljot 3133-based watches continued where their predecessors left off and were taken into space by cosmonauts from Russia, France, Germany and Ukraine. On the wrist of cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov, a Poljot 3133-based watch set a space record for the longest space flight in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the Soviet era, Soviet watch brands including Poljot, but also Raketa watches, were marketed in the United Kingdom under the brand \"Sekonda\". Today's Sekonda company, a British distributor of ubiquitous fashion watches, has no connection to any Russian watches. At the turn of the 21st century, the First Moscow Watch Factory began reproducing many of their most famous models as limited edition commemorative pieces. Replicas were made of the famous 1960s Shturmanskie worn by Yuri Gagarin, the 1940s Kirova pilots chronograph, and the 1970s Ocean (\u003cspan xml:lang=\"ru\" lang=\"ru\"\u003eОкеан\u003c\/span\u003e) chronograph. All of the replicas became sought-after collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIn late 2003, rumors predicting the demise of the Poljot brand circulated on the Internet. According to the rumors, the First Moscow Watch Factory was to cease producing their own models and become a source of inexpensive movements for other European watch brands. These rumors never came to fruition. Instead, in the late 2000s, the company was bought by the businessman Sergeï Pugachev, becoming one of the companies of his new luxury group, including: Hédiard, and the channel Luxe TV. The physical remnants of First Moscow Watch Factory were purchased by a group of former Poljot employees, forming the basis for a new company, Volmax. Volmax marketed watches under the Aviator, Buran, and Shturmanskie brands using movements produced by another russian firm, MakTime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAs of 2012, the status of the Poljot brand is unclear, though the brand appears to be moribund. MakTime, the company utilizing old Poljot equipment to manufacture mechanical movements, went bankrupt, and Volmax, the successor company to First Moscow Watch Factory relocated to Switzerland. Present models from the Volmax company are Swiss-made, using design cues from vintage Russian models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 align=\"center\" class=\"стиль2\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"стиль2\" align=\"center\"\u003eRECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAll Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWinding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWhen adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBe careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEvery 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTo clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKeep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMost Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +\/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"стиль2\" align=\"center\"\u003ePAYMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTotal amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eShipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ol\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"стиль2\" align=\"center\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWe ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp class=\"стиль10\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Delivery Timeframes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"стиль1\"\u003eEuropean Countries:\u003c\/span\u003e approximately 7-10 days;\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"стиль1\"\u003eUSA, Canada, Japan \u0026amp; others:\u003c\/span\u003e approximately 10-14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"стиль1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"стиль2\" align=\"center\"\u003eRETURNS\/REFUNDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWe accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#171717; color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n \u003ch3 class=\"стиль2\" align=\"center\"\u003eFEEDBACK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWe strive for 100% customer satisfaction and look forward to earning your positive feedback! 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