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Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Raketa’s Pilot series feature watches that are especially designed for use in aviation. One watch that stands out from the series because of the movement it uses is the Raketa Pilot 031. The Raketa Pilot 031 uses the 2623.H Raketa mechanical movement, a type of movement that is designed especially for extreme weather conditions. The movement comes with a 24-hour format, as it was designed to comply with aviation requirements, following a 1969 Soviet State order. It was originally READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok mixes the functionality and convenience of self-winding watches with the classic sophistication of gold-plated watches and the minimalist appeal of polished stainless steel in the Megapolis collection. From uniquely shaped dials to classic round shaped dials, the collection boasts of stylish timepieces that one can use to dress up or dress down depending on the occasion. Perhaps one of the dressiest watches in the series is the Vostok Megapolis 2415/709427, a watch featuring a classic round, gold stainless steel READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Vostok’s Kirovskie K-43 540854 watch is a reproduction of the original 1943 Kirovskie series. It employs a very retro design with its large stainless steel case and leather straps, which are very much reminiscent of Kirovskie’s original design in the 1940s . The K-43 540854 is a basic military watch and at 42 mm, it’s slightly larger than most Vostok watches. The watch uses an automatic caliber 2415 Vostok movement with 31 Jewels; it has a maximum power reserve of 31 READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. The Navigator is, arguably, one of the best dive watches in Moscow Classic’s product line. With a case diameter of 52 mm, it certainly does not come lacking when it comes to size. While significantly larger than most Russian watches, the Navigator is still a very comfortable watch to wear. Bold, stylish, and functional, it has everything you need in a dive watch. Although there are other divers in the market that offers higher water resistance ratings, the Navigator READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Part of Moscow Classic’s Military collection, the N-7 Rocket series derives inspiration from the R-7 Semyorka, a soviet missile that was developed during the Cold War. The famous Soviet rocket is the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile. While never deployed, the rocket had 28 launches between the years of 1957 to 1961. The Moscow Classic R-7 Chronograph employs a very simplistic design with a white or black dial and a sleek leather strap. The case is made from high-grade READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Sporty and functional in design, Moscow Classic’s Aeronavigator 2416/04031002 is one of the few pieces in the series that uses a Vostok automatic movement. The watch uses a 2416 Vostok mechanical automatic movement to be specific. This Aeronavigator automatic watch features a solid black dial with white markings and handsets, giving it a contrasting but clean overall look. The watch’s straps are available in both tumbled black or brown genuine leather with contrasting white top-stitching and a tang buckle. READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Aviator’s Legend collection derives inspiration from the Soviet fighter aircraft used in World War II, the Lavochkin La-5 but there are also several watches in this collection that are designed to pay tribute to the Heroes of Russian Aviation. One such watch that was designed after a Russian Aviation hero is the Aviator Legend 3105/6975644. The watch is inspired by Nikolai Frantsevich Gastello, known for being the first soviet pilot to perform an aircraft suicide attack. Gastello is perhaps one of READ MORE » »

Russian Watch of the Day showcases Russian watches that have caught our attention because of their style, value, function or uniqueness. Widely known around the world for their stylish, high-caliber, russian-inspired men’s watches, Vostok-Europe is a brand that needs no introduction. The brand has received quite a large following from watch enthusiasts all around the world, with their chronographs, divers, and automatic watches. So it was a welcome surprise for the International market when the brand released their Lady’s N1 Rocket watch, an offshoot of their N1 Rocket collection. Delivered in true Vostok-Europe fashion, the Lady’s N1 is chic, sophisticated, READ MORE » »