Raketa Soviet-Era Watch: Moscow Collecting Journey
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Raketa Soviet-Era Watch: Moscow Collecting Journey

By KMII · Apr 1, 2019 · 31 replies
KMII
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After our move to Moscow watch time was at a premium. So even though we have lived there for over three months I have not yet managed to go to a single watch store. And most certainly found no opportunity yet to find some of the funky Soviet era watches I was looking forward to. So it’s back to my p

After our move to Moscow watch time was at a premium. So even though we have lived there for over three months I have not yet managed to go to a single watch store. And most certainly found no opportunity yet to find some of the funky Soviet era watches I was looking forward to. 

So it’s back to my produced prior to 1974 Raketa, I guess. One of those fully in-house wonders (the manufacturer has been in business since 1721) - everything including the crystal, got produced in-house. 

So a sunny shot, standing in till I manage to explore the world of Soviet and Russian watchmaking in more depth 😊




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agyzace
Apr 1, 2019

Take care my friend and all the best, Alex

AU
AuHavrePro
Apr 1, 2019

And the branding is rather cool . Cheers, Filip

CH
ChristianDK
Apr 1, 2019

I hope you are well and settling in.

JM
jml_watches
Apr 2, 2019

Looking forward to seeing what you find. Happy hunting Cheers JML

KM
KMII
Apr 2, 2019

The first addition will seemingly come from much closer to your home than mine πŸ˜‰ Should be with me in two weeks 🀞🏻 But will make sure to post an update of the journey 😊

KM
KMII
Apr 2, 2019

Work is anything but smooth sailing but I wanted a learning curve, which I am certainly getting πŸ˜‰ I guess be careful what you wish for. πŸ˜‚ On the home front it’s supposedly normal that the first six months here are challenging. But I have got the most supportive wife imaginable, fortunately πŸ™πŸ» But will certainly take you along on my horological journey 😊

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