RAKETA RARE INTERESTING BODY SOVIET USSR RUSSIAN ORIGINAL WATCH 1980s SERVICED
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i000000 Description made in former USSR by factory RAKETA, year of manufactory - approx 1982 - 85y Mechanical manual movement, hand winding, body diameter(without crown) - 38mm plastic dome crystal wristband size - 18mm other features - dustproof, the strap is modern New, included as Gift condition - watch in very good cosmetic& working condition (it was checked by watchmaker cleaned & oiled), keeps good time. Why Buy a Russian Watch? Most Russian watches use mechanical jeweled movements (not quartz) and sell for between $30 and $600. Many watchbuyers consider this to be outstanding value for a quality mechanical watch. High-end luxury watches are also available. Designs tend to be strong and functional. If you like diver, aviator or military-style watches, you will probably like Russian watches. Russia is not new to watchmaking. It has a rich history of manufacturing mechanical watches that dates back more than eighty years. Why a Mechanical Watch? Like all watches, a mechanical watch is a device for keeping time. However, what separates a mechanical watch from other types of watches is that it uses NO electric power. The history of mechanical watches dates back around 400 years, when they evolved from spring-powered clocks. In addition to their striking appearance and high style, mechanical watches are special because
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