mattcampbell2501

Matthew

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Yema Flygraph Flieger or Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer?

Now that I have a better job and have miraculously been able to stop my habit of buying Soviet/Russian watches, I can finally start consider a watch t...

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2 weeks ago

Vintage 1980s Poljot with Rare Stainless Steel Case - A Review

As a collector of Soviet Watches, I can tell you that most of them are very utilitarian pieces. Most of them will have chrome or gold plated brass cas...

Poljot 2616.2H/44813585 “Aeroflot”

3.4 Avg. Score

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3 weeks ago

Strap color recommendations.

Just bought this watch from a Ukrainian seller. Was thinking about getting it either a plain black leather strap or a black and white NATO for it once...

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commented on Vintage 1980s Poljot with Rare Stainless Steel Case - A Review · 2 weeks ago

I’m not surprised you haven’t heard of it. I only came across it by accident after browsing for Poljot’s on eBay.

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commented on Repair or no? · 2 weeks ago

The watch isn’t all original. This is a domestic model, so date wheel should be in Cyrillic to match the rest of the dial. I also wouldn’t be shocked if other things aren’t original as well, but the only way to tell would be to check the catalogs, whitch I don’t have access to at the moment.

I’d honestly buy a new one that’s all original and has no issues. It would save you a ton of time and money.

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commented on What’s your perfect three watch collection rule ? · 2 weeks ago

I’d honestly go for a diver for everyday wear, a dress watch for formal occasions, and (unpopular opinion) a quartz watch as a beater.

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commented on Strap color recommendations. · 3 weeks ago

You have to literally pry the links apart on Russian watch bracelets with pliers and a screwdriver to take links out. Not something I enjoy doing.

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commented on Strap color recommendations. · 3 weeks ago

Just ordered the Bonclip bracelet. Thanks for the advice!

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commented on Strap color recommendations. · 3 weeks ago

Looks really nice, but the lug width on this watch is 18 mm, and the strap only comes in 20 mm :(

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commented on Happy Eclipse Day! · 1 month ago

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1 month ago

Happy Eclipse Day!

Took this Raketa Copernicus out of the watch box just for the occasion.

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1 month ago

Fix it or toss it in a random drawer and forget about it?

My Poljot 3133 chrono needs a full service, as it is no longer keeping accurate time. It also needs to be replated, as the chrome plating is starting to flake off the case near the pushers. I’m thinki...

Fix

Toss it in a random drawer and forget about it.

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1 month ago

Laco Augburg 39 mm on a NATO strap

Really think I found a perfect combo here! Bought the NATO strap from Esprit NATO, in their Select-Heure Allure line for those who are wondering.

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2 months ago

Suitable for a NATO?

Just bought this watch from a seller in Moldova. I really want to put a nice Select-Heure NATO strap on it, but I’m a little concerned that it will lo...

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3 months ago

The (now not so mysterious) Kessel Watch has arrived!

A few weeks ago, I made a post asking about the origins of a melody alarm watch I found for sale on Etsy by a Ukrainian seller. I ended up buying the...

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3 months ago

Soviet Electronika 1 LED watch

Yes, the Soviet Union produced an LED watch like the famed Hamilton Pulsar. In fact this holds the distinction of being the longest produced LED watch...