Raketa Soviet-Era Watch: Moscow Collecting Journey

KMII · 2019-04-01T21:32:17Z

KMII shares his journey into Soviet and Russian watchmaking, featuring a vintage Raketa. Discover community insights and resources for collecting vintage Russian watches.

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

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

Can’t wait to see what marvels you will unearth and what new things we will learn!

Take care my friend and all the best, Alex

KMII

Apr 2, 2019

Thanks a lot, Alex!

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

agyzace

Apr 3, 2019

Can’t wait! Now you make me wonder what is in store! 😊 [nt]

KMII

Apr 3, 2019

A tiny bit more expensive, too :) [nt]

AuHavrePro

Apr 1, 2019

I like it :).

And the branding is rather cool . Cheers, Filip

KMII

Apr 2, 2019

Thanks - I like the minimalism, too 👍🏻 [nt]

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