POLJOT – a historic Russian watch brand that has its roots in the Soviet era. The name "Poljot" means "flight" in Russian, and the brand was established in 1961 as a subsidiary of the First Moscow Watch Factory.
In its early years, Poljot was known for producing watches for the Soviet military and space programs. The brand's watches were used on numerous space missions, including the Soyuz and Salyut missions, and even on the famous Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, which was a joint mission between the United States and Soviet Union in 1975. Poljot was also a pioneer in the development of mechanical chronographs, and its Caliber 3133 movement was widely used in Soviet and Russian military watches.
POLJOT Chonograph
Poljot 3017 Strela
19 Jewels Watch
Today, we have a very attractive timepiece from the early 1960s, this is a vintage Poljot chronograph wristwatch.
It is a manual-wind watch powered by a Poljot movement caliber Poljot 3017 Strela, 19 jewels, sub-second, chronograph: 45 minutes and 60 seconds, 40-hour power reserve, 18,000 A/h.
Still the original beige dial with gold applied Arabic Numerals and arrow indexes, minute track, gold matching hands and a blue steel sweep second hand – for the chronograph second counter. The dial also featured an outermost Tachymetre scale and an inner Telemeter scale. The sub-dial for the sub-second hand is located at 9’clock and the sub-dial for the 45-minute counter is located at 3 o’clock. Besides, the dial is signed with the Poljot name, 19 Jewels and “Made in the U.S.S.R.”
It is cased in a 36mm round case, all in stainless steel and snap case back. It comes with a new-old-stock black alligator two-piece leather strap.
This watch is a perfect collector's item, it is in good condition! Runs very well, keeps good time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
19 Jewels
Cal. Poljot 3017 Strela
30290
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 36
Case Diameter with Crown 38
Case Lug to Lug 45.5
Case Thickness 11.8
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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