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My love affair with Russian watches continues
- Thread starter BabaNJ
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It is not GMT. Right now I've got at least two marked manufactured cccp or with propaganda dials. The naval commander's watch and orig amphibia
I know this is a dead thread, not to me. Got my latest piece of propaganda from my watch buddy in Ukraine. All factory, automatic. I love how all of these amphibias are just hot swappable. Gonna stick this one in an original 67 case with a Soviet auto caseback.
heres an old one of mine.. you probably can’t see it in the photo but the glass has a rather unique 9 square pattern
Cool, I'm excited. I have several coming from my buddy in Ukraine one Raketa antimagnetic workers watch, tank. First non POLJOT or Vostok I'll own. They are definitely very unique indestructible watches.
They are indestructible. I've got two of that gen. I Like that bezel.
Literally gets hosed with hot water or run thru w dishes daily. Not a joke. Runs +5ish since new.
Literally gets hosed with hot water or run thru w dishes daily. Not a joke. Runs +5ish since new.
Who/what were these given to originally? I'm guessing it says KGB.......interested to know the history behind the real onesLittle customization..
I have two. Both are out of Ukraine, not exports. One was possibly propaganda, issued.. I've seen it sold. The other is also propaganda, also not export but a simple KGB crest in a classic amphibia case w modern 31j, NIB sold as komamdarskie w amphibia markings and design .. both controversial and interesting, for sure. I've got a few rare prizes I'd like to show off, maybe talk turkey or get something cool from. Pics soon. What have you got? I've amassed quite a few vintage amphibia and gen military komamdarskie and propaganda Vostok. My buddy Demi in UKR knows what I like and can finds them, win win due to the temperature right now. I can help his family, I get the cool propaganda and rare phibs. Raketa antimagnetic hefty "laborors" watch coming soon, excited to get my hands on that one.
That's awesome. To of lived the life of a CIA/KGB officer would be pretty fucking cool (IMO). Granted, Russia is a shit-hole & doesn't have a good history of being a good place to be a normal citizen.....but, with a position of power, it'd probably have a ton of advantages. It does amaze me that people believe anything that comes from there, however. lol. Regardless, the history/fascination behind a piece like this is intriguing to say the least. Imagine what the people done/were doing that actually got one of their real watches.
This is the NIB, and yes that is "KGB" in Cyrillic on both, and the actual crest. A spy organization that advertises.
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So interesting to read this thread it's quite possible that a whole new interest has been opened up to me.
I'm originally from the UK but currently living and working in Bulgaria. I have long been interested in Russia and things Russian - especially the vodkas which I collect (but mostly drink!).
I have a Konstantin Chaykin Joker and tried, unsuccessfully, to purchase the Behrens X Konstantin Chaykin collaboration at the release price!
I'd be most interested in advice on where and how to purchase some of the examples shown above.
Many thanks
Jeff
I'm originally from the UK but currently living and working in Bulgaria. I have long been interested in Russia and things Russian - especially the vodkas which I collect (but mostly drink!).
I have a Konstantin Chaykin Joker and tried, unsuccessfully, to purchase the Behrens X Konstantin Chaykin collaboration at the release price!
I'd be most interested in advice on where and how to purchase some of the examples shown above.
Many thanks
Jeff