Hi, Just wanted to share a watch I just acquired, so far have not been able to find another like it.
It's in good condition, probably a "frankenwatch" (new & old parts)
The Molnija 3602 movement (on left) are apparently derived from the Cortebert movement (on right) used by Rolex in the 1930's and 40's.
The Molnija clock and watch factory was opened on November 17, 1947. The company's main customer was then the Soviet Union Department of Defense, providing them with wrist watches, pocket watches and table clocks. Unique clocks were also produced specifically for use in Soviet tanks, fighter aircraft, submarines and, eventually, spacecraft.
Molnija's main product is mechanical pocket watches with military, religious and historical motifs. About 80% of the work on most of the watches is done by hand. Some Molnija movements are used in oversized men's wristwatches.
The company ceased production in October 2007, but there are rumours that they are to restart production.
