SOTC - Soviet Time Machines
After some years of casually collecting, I've finally completed my odd-ball Soviet watch collection.
All repairs, servicing, polishing undertaken in-house (meaning I fixed 'em up at the kitchen table), and after a few strap changes on some in search for perfect matches, I can close the book on this scavenger hunt.
I don't actually wear any of them, I used a few to learn watchmaking on, as they're cheap, robust, and quite interesting in design and finish, and so the collection just kind of formed. I have always had a fascination with that time and place, although I must say, I loathe the ideology.
I've no idea what to do with them other than look at them occasionally.
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SLAVA 2428, "Fridge", NOS, early '80's.
Raketa Cal. 2603, 1960s-1980's.
SLAVA 2428, 1980 Moscow Olympics commemorative.
Vostok Amfibia, 1970's
SLAVA 2427 auto, NOS, "Tank", early 80's.
Vostok Amfibia, Cal. 2209, early 80's.
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Paceba tavarish.
Vintage Seiko & Soviet, Hamilton, & few of my own builds.
Nice collection
Unique collection. Wear them😉
I remain in awe of how Homo Sapiens will amuse and enlighten themselves. This in my opinion trivializes my more casual interest in watches. As you say terrible ideology, the worst.
Very nice. Why not wear them?
Very nice. Why not wear them?
While I like them, they are not an expression of me.
You did the work! Take ‘‘em for a spin every once in a while.
Really nice and diverse collection, mate!
My raketa. Early 80s. Love it.
My raketa. Early 80s. Love it.
What is that complication at the bottom?
Wear them. I wear my Soviet watches all the time.
Great Slava! 🍻
I dig your collection. It’s a 20th Century Soviet showcase
I dig your collection. It’s a 20th Century Soviet showcase
Thanks man.