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How to Identify a Russian Watch

How to Identify a Russian Watch

“I have a Russian watch my grandfather gave me, can you help me identify it? What brand is it? Is it worth a lot of money?” This is one of the most common types of emails I receive here at Russian Watch Guide. Usually the watch turns out to be a common mass-produced watch from the Soviet era, perhaps a Vostok Komandirskie for example, and not worth a lot of money. Often, despite the fact the watch is decades old and hasn’t been maintained, it still runs and keeps accurate time. So how do you identify an old Russian watch, READ MORE » »