Author Topic: STURMANSKIE (russian watch) (Read 15226 times)

Ryan · « **on:** May 08, 2011, 03:02:42 PM »

Does anyone owned this watch? would like to have some comment and what to look into when buying russian watch. thanks in advance

kltime · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2011, 05:04:53 PM »

Sthurmanskie is a brand of the Volmax group which also includes Aviator and Buran. The most iconic model is Strela ( meaning "Arrow") which is a chronograph using the poljot 3133 caliber. This was the watch soviet cosmonauts used in space ( as opposed to Omega by the US). You can view the watches at the Russian watch AD at Tropicana/Pavillion.

Ryan · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2011, 06:02:47 PM »

thanks for info. actually i saw this watch at pavillion and i find it looks good and it's actually tempting me to bring one of them back home. that's why i'm seeking comment for seniors here ... any downside?

Manburg · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2011, 09:21:45 PM »

When Yuri Gagarin made that historic first space walk in 1961, he wore a Sturmanskie which was originally made by First Moscow Watch Factory. They later changed the company's name to Poljot (means "flight") after Gagarin's fame.

Don't be confused with the current Poljot watches - they're not made by the original Poljot as above. You can ask that girl in Pavillion (Shaena) and she will dutifullly vouch for that.

My Sturmanskie - Made in Russia - circa 1991/92 - caliber 3133 (which was actually based on Valjoux 7734):

kltime · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:29:32 PM »

Quote from: Ryan on May 12, 2011, 06:02:47 PM

that's why i'm seeking comment for seniors here ... any downside?

I do not hv a sturmanskie but I do own 2 Aviators ( I posted pics in an earlier thread) which is also part of the Volmax group. Aviators also use poljot calibers but mine are manual wind models. For me Russian watches from Volmax offer good price/value with its own unique heritage,history and identity. I am happy with both n regularly wear them.

Manburg- nice watch. U got this from ebay?

Manburg · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2011, 01:02:07 PM »

Quote from: kltime on May 13, 2011, 12:29:32 PM

Manburg- nice watch. U got this from ebay?

Thanks, but nope. It originally belonged to an official in the Russian Embassy in KL. I got it through a friend. Cheap and not as refined (aesthetically), but robust and durable.

Ryan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2011, 03:49:58 PM »

Quote from: Manburg on May 12, 2011, 09:21:45 PM

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Don't be confused with the current Poljot watches - they're not made by the original Poljot as above. You can ask that girl in Pavillion (Shaena) and she will dutifullly vouch for that.

Thanks for your info Manburg. But i'm still confuse. Anyway, shall get a time and look for the girl for help.
Anyway, nice watch u have, it looks classic chrono to me.

Manburg · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2011, 05:59:58 PM »

Quote from: Ryan on May 13, 2011, 03:49:58 PM

Thanks for your info Manburg. But i'm still confuse. Anyway, shall get a time and look for the girl for help.

Well, dont' be. You can read all you want about Russian watches here:

http://www.ussrtime.com/

The site owner is the largest, bar none, Russian watch collector in the world. He lives across the Johor Straits.

Gigi · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:20:16 PM »

I nearly bought this as my frist mechanical chrono but end up buying fortis flieger chrono.

Ryan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2011, 06:45:32 PM »

Thanks Manburg for all the info.. the owner is crazy and extreme enthusiast about russian watch.

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I nearly bought this as my frist mechanical chrono but end up buying fortis flieger chrono.

u nearly bought the same piece too??

Gigi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »

Yup nearly got my self poljot 3133 Ocean "Okeah".

kltime · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2011, 03:50:54 PM »

Quote from: Manburg on May 12, 2011, 09:21:45 PM

Don't be confused with the current Poljot watches - they're not made by the original Poljot as above. You can ask that girl in Pavillion (Shaena) and she will dutifullly vouch for that.

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I think u r referring 2 Poljot International,right?
Ryan-while still new in Msia,Russian watches do hv a following worldwide. Google n read,WUS the int. watch forum has a dedicated and actve section on them.

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2011, 01:40:08 PM »

Hi, new in MWF and have been into watches for a good 15 years now

Just wanted to say I have one of these Russian watches and its been good. Even the strap is really nice IMHO

siodee · « **Reply #13 on:** June 07, 2011, 09:47:30 AM »

I have researched some of the Russian watches, but most of them are using the Chinese made movement, or rather China made Russian watches, especially those selling on the net. So just be-careful

Just my 5 cents of words...

ivanswk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 07, 2011, 11:08:41 AM »

i also wish to have a sturmanskie strela one day

but my buying list is too long, too many poison..

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #15 on:** June 07, 2011, 04:20:26 PM »

One for the team here

siodee · « **Reply #16 on:** June 08, 2011, 03:17:10 PM »

Quote from: Sid Vicious on June 07, 2011, 04:20:26 PM

One for the team here

Nice, where you got it? is it only with Russian word at the bottom to be consider "Made in Russia"

Sid Vicious · « **Reply #17 on:** June 08, 2011, 03:35:01 PM »

Thank

Got it at that shop that specialises in Russian watches in PJ

I'll take a photomof the back. It's transparent. Really cool. 25 jewels I thi k it is.

Yeah now I'm looking at it. Everything is in Russian

guess that's what makes it Russian

siodee · « **Reply #18 on:** June 08, 2011, 03:46:09 PM »

Quote from: Sid Vicious on June 08, 2011, 03:35:01 PM

Thank

Got it at that shop that specialises in Russian watches in PJ

I'll take a photomof the back. It's transparent. Really cool. 25 jewels I thi k it is.

Yeah now I'm looking at it. Everything is in Russian guess that's what makes it Russian

Cool, transparent case, what is the movement? I have seen some russian watches with "Made in Russia" English word at the bottom of "6"

kltime · « **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2011, 07:00:40 AM »

Nice...Movement of Russian chronos are normally 3133 caliber.

Cubex01 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 26, 2015, 01:37:30 PM »

I bought one Sturmanskie Gagarin 2609-3705124 (

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? 2609-3705124). Very high quality compared to brand compared to another Russian brand that i tried like CCCP and Russian Time/ Ruskaya Vremya. I even love the guide which have picture of the Russian Cosmonaut.

Timeless · « **Reply #21 on:** December 26, 2015, 05:36:40 PM »

Had a chance put Sturmanskie Sputnik Black on wrist, felt solid and robust!

Cubex01 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 26, 2015, 07:37:26 PM »

Quote from: femann on December 26, 2015, 05:36:40 PM

Had a chance put Sturmanskie Sputnik Black on wrist, felt solid and robust!

Its everything u can expect from this brand. Premium quality yet the price worth it.

chiewata · « **Reply #23 on:** December 27, 2015, 05:57:44 PM »

I am eying on Gagarin's reissue

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Cubex01 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 27, 2015, 08:39:47 PM »

Whats meant by Gagarin reissued? Very confusing. Is it exact watch worn by yuri gagarin which been reproduced or is it they make new model to celebrate him as first man to space?

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