I have had 99% excellent experience with sellers from Eastern Europe,but i would avoid this one like the proverbial plague.A Crook.
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Saturday, 15 May 2010

Re;Strela Repair. I have now put missing hands on the plain dialled Sekonda,i am awaiting a crown of 1st MWF Pobeda,i purchased cheaply on e.bay,[a common and cheap source of crowns for 3017 chronographs],the one pictured is a temporary replacement,to move hands easily.As reported in previous entry, When it arrives will send to Stephen Burrage,for repair.
Posted by Russ/Russian Watches at 09:19 3 comments Tuesday, 4 May 2010

Two Strelas For Repair. I have mentioned before,how the price of some Russian watches have gone through the roof.3017 cal Chronographs[Strelas]being a prime example.They have in fact risen beyond my price range,but i still love them and if i want to add to my collection,i must now buy them incomplete or for repair.Luckily i have a few franken and badly damaged 3017`s, which i have purchased over the years cheaply.

I have recently won the two watches above, on e.bay,sellers picture, as you can see,they are incomplete,movements not working,but i am hoping i can at least get the plain Sekonda,[the one i am most interested in], complete and working again.

The plain dialled Strelas are my favourite,completely wearable and understated,my kind of watch.

I`ll keep the blog updated on the progress,it will take some time as i will have to match spares,and then send to Stephen Burrage.
Posted by Russ/Russian Watches at 13:27 0 comments Monday, 3 May 2010

Another Pobeda 15j Added. Just purchased this 15j Pobeda for £13.It never ceases to amaze me how cheaply these historic Pobedas go for.Although i already have a perfect example,i couldn't resist this one,especially,as it is so original,hands,dial movement and particularly the pillow crown.
These watches are always handy,as a last resort as spares for my 15j Sturmanskies.
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