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padi56 · 17 September 2005, 01:09 AM

Quite a good finish to satin case, dial very sharp,and lume excellent glow,

100m w/r 17 jewel Poljot manual wind.Unusual blue second hand,think that was main reason for buying it. from Ebay cost £40 winning bid including postage.

Rockrolex · 17 September 2005, 01:18 AM

Good show, Peter.

I knew that blue second hand would get you.

If it's anything like the Russian watch I bought 40 years ago at the World's Fair in Montreal, it ought to run for about 2 months before quitting forever. But it sure looks nice.

padi56 · 17 September 2005, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Good show, Peter.

I knew that blue second hand would get you.

If it's anything like the Russian watch I bought 40 years ago at the World's Fair in Montreal, it ought to run for about 2 months before quitting forever. But it sure looks nice.

well got a few old Poljots from the 60s 70s and them's still ticking

mamas · 17 September 2005, 02:51 AM

sounds like quite a bargain for £40!
mamas

17 September 2005, 03:41 AM

I read a long time ago that Poljot had a standing agreement with Valjoux in that Poljot would buy-up their old tooling and dies and retro-fit their shops with them, to basically reproduce a Soviet/Russian Valjoux movement. Not sure if that agreement still stands, though.

I'm sure mechanically they're not bad watches, but I would guess the key is the quality control in assembling and regulating. I've heard good and bad about Poljot, but for the money, it's hard to say it's a bad deal.

Peter, keep us apprised on how it makes out.

JJ Irani · 17 September 2005, 04:38 AM

Congrats Padi, nice looking piece; but I betcha ya wouldn't have even considered it if it didn't have that BLUE centre sweep!!

padi56 · 17 September 2005, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats Padi, nice looking piece; but I betcha ya wouldn't have even considered it if it didn't have that BLUE centre sweep!!

And why ever not JJ for the money you could not even buy a cheap quartz.
And a lot of people put Poljot down,but now there quality control have improved.And some of there new range even have eta movements,and the
Chronos with calibre 3133,this movement is based on the old Valjoux 7733 movement, admit there quality control was bad at one time.But most now
are great value for money watches,with long lasting movements if you get
a good one.

1. Picture Cal 3133.

padi56 · 17 September 2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I read a long time ago that Poljot had a standing agreement with Valjoux in that Poljot would buy-up their old tooling and dies and retro-fit their shops with them, to basically reproduce a Soviet/Russian Valjoux movement. Not sure if that agreement still stands, though.

I'm sure mechanically they're not bad watches, but I would guess the key is the quality control in assembling and regulating. I've heard good and bad about Poljot, but for the money, it's hard to say it's a bad deal.

Peter, keep us apprised on how it makes out.

I think it's common knowledge that the 3133 is made on the machinery which used to make the Valjoux 7733 in Switzerland. Now very hard to get any parts for a original 7733,but the parts from the 3133 will interchange.

AJC · 17 September 2005, 08:32 PM

Hey Padi,

Nice pickup and I like the blue hand.The main thing is that it is not ORANGE.

Aaron

padi56 · 17 September 2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Hey Padi,

Nice pickup and I like the blue hand.The main thing is that it is not ORANGE.

Aaron

JJ Irani · 18 September 2005, 05:10 AM

What's so funny, you tossers?

So let me have the last laugh, okay?

AJC · 18 September 2005, 07:06 AM

If you let us forget we won't remind you.

Aaron

AJC · 18 September 2005, 07:09 AM

The last Laugh!

SLRdude · 18 September 2005, 09:46 AM

Rockrolex · 18 September 2005, 12:24 PM

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!

JJ Irani · 18 September 2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!

How does poor Arlene react each time you do that, Ed?

Rockrolex · 18 September 2005, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How does poor Arlene react each time you do that, Ed?

You don't want to know. It can get real ugly around here when that happens.

dman · 18 September 2005, 02:30 PM

For the price, those are a good catch Peter, enjoy it pal!!

dman · 18 September 2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by comatox

Very nice Chip, LMAO!!

dman · 18 September 2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You don't want to know. It can get real ugly around here when that happens.

Ugly? When she scolds you maybe.

padi56 · 18 September 2005, 06:39 PM

Well my friend got the back off it was very tight,and a bit of regulation
now its running + 6 sec a day,only time will tell if it maintains it.

G Shearing · 20 September 2005, 10:54 AM

This is a reissue of a commemorative Yuri Gagarin Sturmanskie. I bought an original 60's off a guy in the Ukraine for $60.00 with original 3133 movement. Still have the watch but minus a pusher.
At $230.00 brand new today, it's a decent buy.

padi56 · 20 September 2005, 05:43 PM

Must agree most of the 60s up to late 80s were quite well built watches.Then a bad patch in the 90s poor quality control,it was a bit of a hit
and miss it you got a bad or good one.But now quality control is a lot better
and IMO watches are now great value for money.

17 September 2005, 01:09 AM	#1
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,984	New Beater. Quite a good finish to satin case, dial very sharp,and lume excellent glow, 100m w/r 17 jewel Poljot manual wind.Unusual blue second hand,think that was main reason for buying it. from Ebay cost £40 winning bid including postage. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 September 2005, 01:18 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,923	Good show, Peter. I knew that blue second hand would get you. If it's anything like the Russian watch I bought 40 years ago at the World's Fair in Montreal, it ought to run for about 2 months before quitting forever. But it sure looks nice. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 September 2005, 04:38 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats Padi, nice looking piece; but I betcha ya wouldn't have even considered it if it didn't have that BLUE centre sweep!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 September 2005, 05:10 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	What's so funny, you tossers? So let me have the last laugh, okay? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

18 September 2005, 09:46 AM	#14
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Looks ORANGE to me __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

17 September 2005, 02:51 AM	#4
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	sounds like quite a bargain for £40! mamas

17 September 2005, 03:41 AM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I read a long time ago that Poljot had a standing agreement with Valjoux in that Poljot would buy-up their old tooling and dies and retro-fit their shops with them, to basically reproduce a Soviet/Russian Valjoux movement. Not sure if that agreement still stands, though. I'm sure mechanically they're not bad watches, but I would guess the key is the quality control in assembling and regulating. I've heard good and bad about Poljot, but for the money, it's hard to say it's a bad deal. Peter, keep us apprised on how it makes out.

17 September 2005, 08:32 PM	#9
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Padi, Nice pickup and I like the blue hand.The main thing is that it is not ORANGE. Aaron

18 September 2005, 07:06 AM	#12
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	If you let us forget we won't remind you. Aaron

18 September 2005, 07:09 AM	#13
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	The last Laugh!

18 September 2005, 12:24 PM	#15
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,923	AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!! __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 September 2005, 02:30 PM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	For the price, those are a good catch Peter, enjoy it pal!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

18 September 2005, 06:39 PM	#21
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,984	Well my friend got the back off it was very tight,and a bit of regulation now its running + 6 sec a day,only time will tell if it maintains it. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 September 2005, 10:54 AM	#22
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	Here's one... This is a reissue of a commemorative Yuri Gagarin Sturmanskie. I bought an original 60's off a guy in the Ukraine for $60.00 with original 3133 movement. Still have the watch but minus a pusher. At $230.00 brand new today, it's a decent buy.

20 September 2005, 05:43 PM	#23
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,984	Must agree most of the 60s up to late 80s were quite well built watches.Then a bad patch in the 90s poor quality control,it was a bit of a hit and miss it you got a bad or good one.But now quality control is a lot better and IMO watches are now great value for money. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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