History of Soviet Watches

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http://www.collectorsweekly.com/article ... stwatches/

As precise timekeeping became essential for the success of modernized economies, the Soviet government threw its weight behind watch production, steadily opening new factories and overhauling out-of-date facilities. The country’s efforts were bolstered by the Allied victory in World War II, which allowed them to pilfer surviving equipment from German factories. By the 1950s, Soviet watchmakers were turning out timepieces that were at least as accurate and durable as their Swiss counterparts, yet also more affordable, making them desirable across the Western world, in spite of the Cold War.

It is fairly long read, but really interesting.

[Panerai7]

Thanks for the post, will read later tonight.
I do enjoy the 3 that I have and feel that you get a lot for your money with an in-house movement and usually everything else made in-house minus their straps.

[River Rat]

Here is a book I got on info on Russian watches price is cheap if any one wants more info if they collect these.

https://www.amazon.com/Fascination-Russ ... 3929902869

[andrema]

For some reason I have never trusted Russian watches...