RARE ORIGINAL Soviet watch POLJOT KIROVSKIE Sputnik Satellite Krab 1MChZ 1950s

Description: RARE original collectiable Soviet watch POLJOT SPUTNIK Satellite 16j 1MChZ 1950s Very rare original (except for the second hand only! ) vintage first USSR Soviet Union collection mechanical wristwatch SPUTNIK (Satellite) A late 50's watch was made at the First Moscow Watch Factory (1Mchz) KIROVSKIE commemorating Sputnik-1, the first artificial satellite to be put into orbit around the Earth. 'Sputnik-1,' or PS-1, for 'Prosteishiy Sputnik' — the Simplest Satellite, was launched on 4 October 1957. This watch is all about the dial. The Earth is clearly in the center with the Soviet Union in red. The seconds hand could represent Sputnik herself orbiting around the Earth. You can see there are rocket ships marking off the hour increments, except at 12, 3, 6 and 9 (Sputnik was launched by the rocket R-7 Semyorka).This watch is Early Edition Legendary Soviet brand trademark POLJOT. Sputnik 1, "Satellite-1",PS-1, or Elementary Satellite-1 was the first Earth-orbiting artificial satellite. It was launched into an elliptical low earth orbit by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957, and was the first in a series of satellites collectively known as the Sputnik program. The unanticipated announcement of Sputnik 1's success precipitated the Sputnik crisis in the United States and ignited the Space Race within the Cold War. The watch is far from new, but it looks very decent for its age! See the photo! The mechanism is maintained and oiled by a professional watchmaker. Great collectible item or gift! Factory: 1 MChZ(1st Moscow watch factory)Mechanism: mechanicalNumber jewels - 16 Width without crown: 34.7 mm (1.37 inch) Width with crown: 36.5 mm (1.43 inch) Ear to ear length: 43.5 mm (1.71 inch) Thickness: 9.1mm (0.36 inch) Dear friends! If you have any questions related to my lots, or require additional photos, please contact me. I will gladly answer and try to help you !!! - All photos are real аnd you will receive exactly the product that you see in the photo- Your order will be packaged carefully to ensure it gets to you in perfect condition.- If you want to buy two or more items, please contact me, maybe I will help you save on shipping, if the weight of items will allow to make this. I ship by "Ukrposhta" airmail - National Ukrainian post service. Handling time - up to 1-3 business days after the completion of payment.Estimated shipping time: Worldwide: 12-30 business days Europe: 12-26 business daysSee my other lots!Enjoy the shopping!

Price: 249 USD

Location: region Cherkaska city Smila

End Time: 2024-10-16T15:39:54.000Z

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