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(dated by serial no.)
(19 jewels)
- Commonly classed as a 'Strela'.
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
(dated by serial no.)
(19 jewels)
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
(dated by serial no.)
(19 jewels)
- Commonly classed as a 'Strela'.
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
(dated by serial no.)
(19 jewels)
- Commonly classed as a 'Strela'.
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
Movement mfr'd by 1st Moscow Watch Factory.
(19 jewels)
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
Movement mfr'd by 1st Moscow Watch Factory.
(19 jewels)
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
Movement mfr'd by 1st Moscow Watch Factory.
(dated by serial no.)
(19 jewels)
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
Movement mfr'd by 1st Moscow Watch Factory.
(19 jewels)
- Same movement as in Strela wrist chronographs.
- This case on this piece is vintage, but it was probably not produced in a factory. Rather, it was hand produced by a jeweler or watchmaker for an aviator.
- Late in the 1950s, in response to demand from the science, industry & military sectors, the Soviet government purchased the tooling & some initial parts for the Swiss Venus 150 chronograph caliber that were used to create the 3017 movement. Both wristwatch & pocket-watch versions were produced. The wrist version was 'branded' Strela & distribution of both versions was restricted to official channels. In 1965 it was decided that the 3017 could be commercialized. At that point, several variants of the 3017 using the same case as the Strela were branded Poljot & Sekonda.
Kirov
Valjoux 61
(17 jewels)
- Radium dial.
- Caliber Valjoux 61, An international collaboration assembled in Soviet Union from Swiss parts.
- Very rare.
- This caliber was considered by the factory to be a milestone in the improvement of the quality & sophistication of Soviet-made timepieces. The collection contains 5 examples of this rare caliber.
Kirov
(Q-4)
Valjoux 61
(17 jewels)
- Caliber Valjoux 61, An international collaboration assembled in Soviet Union from Swiss parts.
- Very rare.
- This caliber was considered by the factory to be a milestone in the improvement of the quality & sophistication of Soviet-made timepieces. The collection contains 5 examples of this rare caliber.