NWA! Raketa Kopernik (Copernicus)Vintage
When I first started getting into watches (very recently), I knew it was important to have a piece that was a true conversation starter. If you are in the watch world or not, this is a definitely a conversation starter.
I saw this really unique design online and then saw you could buy refurbished/franken versions of this watch for a fair price.
When I learned it was an old USSR brand, that now are refurbished in mainly the Ukraine, that peaked my interest further.
Knowing that Ukraine watchmakers are taking their past and turning it into a business, it made me smile 😊.
The design is based on the famous Polish astronomer, Copernicus.
That’s right, a USSR brand, that is connected to Ukraine and Poland? That’s just so cool.
At the 12 and 6, the hands do an eclipse!
This is my first hand wound mechanical…
And I like it!
Everything about this watch is unique to me and the seller on Etsy (yes, Etsy lol) has a lifetime guarantee on the mechanism as well.
The only negative is related to the terrible bracelet.
It looks great but…as you can see from my picture, the top lug connection is…wonky.
The spring bar is actually perfect, it’s the actual bracelet connected to the spring bar.
Oh well, nothing a new strap can’t fix 🤷♂️.
Either way, super excited about this addition to the collection!
New to the watch scene! Love budget watches and classic designs!
Nice one! Very unique
Nice one! Very unique
Thanks! Super happy with it!
Nice one, I really like it, as you say a conversation starter, 👍
That's so cool! Love it!
Lovely
That’s the kind of things that make me run and look for it! Chasing my probable next buy!
This is my one from Ukraine. 👍
That’s the kind of things that make me run and look for it! Chasing my probable next buy!
Haha it’s not perfect but it’s really well made and I didn’t show the back but, it’s open!
This is my one from Ukraine. 👍
Awesome! Where did you buy it from?
This is my one from Ukraine. 👍
Whaaaat?! You have one of these?! What color is the dial? Looks goldish?
Haha it’s not perfect but it’s really well made and I didn’t show the back but, it’s open!
Sure. Cause why not?!… oh boy I’m already on the hunt!!
Whaaaat?! You have one of these?! What color is the dial? Looks goldish?
Light wasn't good, it's silver
A unique blend of art, function and cost effectiveness. These have been on my wish list for some time.
A unique blend of art, function and cost effectiveness. These have been on my wish list for some time.
It really is a truly unique piece!
It’s well worth the purchase 👍