Pobeda Shturmanskie Gagarin Mens Vintage Wrist Watch This watch has original mechanism and new case. Based on a French design, the Pobeda's simple, 15-jewel movement was cost-effective, reliable, and easy to manufacture and maintain. Prior to World War II, during a period of rapid industrialization in the Soviet Union, the Soviet government sought international funding and expertise in developing a domestic industry for timepieces. Eventually the French watch manufacturer LIP was chosen; they established a new watch factory in Penza and licensed several movement designs to the new establishment. One design dating from 1908, the R-26 movement, was further developed and renamed the K-26, with significant alterations to the original design. World War II temporarily disrupted these plans, but after the Allied victory, this watch design was quickly finished at Penza, and full-scale production commenced at the First Moscow Watch Factory. Joseph Stalin chose the name Pobeda (Victory) to celebrate the end of the war.
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Cool watch, great service
A beautiful watch, very similar to the first watch in space: a Pobeda Shturmanskie, worn by Yuri Gagarin. These are small watches, so be aware of that; but they look great. When I had an issue with the strap, the seller sent a new one. Very attentive service, and quick shipping from Ukraine. If you are interested in Soviet-era Russian watches, this seller has some good ones that aren’t overpriced.
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Long wait. Nice peice
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