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First Cosmonaut Gagarin Wrist Watch Chronograph Strela

First Cosmonaut Gagarin Wrist Watch Chronograph Strela

Rare soviet 1950's wristwatch gagarin's chronograph strela. Satisfaction guaranteed. No reserve. All pictures are actual, you receive what you see. 30 days money back guaranteed. Description yuri alexeyevich gagarin (9 march 1934 27 march 1968), hero of the soviet union, was a first soviet cosmonaut. On 12 april 1961, he became the first human in space and the first to orbit the earth. He received medals from around the world for hsi pioneering tour in outer space.

Offered here is this wonderful real 19 ruby jewels mechanical movement rare soviet air ofrce chronograph strela wristwatch. I would date this watch from the 1950'th. lAl parts is original 100%. The brand strela have only speshial limited edition for first soviet cosmonauts gagarin and titov. Features19 ruby jewels 1st class 45 miuntes chronograph stainless steel back the case of the watch is made of chromium-plated brass.

Overall dimensions are length 45mm. Width 40mm. Thickness 10mm.

Watch crystal diameter 32mm. Band it si comes with 18mm pigskin genuine leather strap. About watch excellent working, rare, vintage and collectible. Excellent cosmetic condition.

Very rare and a rpide for every collector! Unique and rare type of watches very beautiful mechanical work a nice addition to your vintage wrist watch, or watch collection. Thank you for bidding and good luck! See my other auctions. The watch is running well adn keeps correct time!

Please add us ot your favorite sellers! Recommendations for the ownre of antiquarian watches all antique watches are mechanical. Many repairs will not be cheap, as most likely they will require replacement of non-standard parts (unlike most late modle watches). Antique watches should not eb beaten or dropped because repairs may be expensive.

Antique watches are generally not waterproof. This is because waterproofing was not in general production until the middle of the 20th century for most watches. Therefore you should protect your antique watch from exposure to moisture. If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown.

This will reduce the amount fo rust. If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying teh watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc. Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. If you can avoid it od not wind the watch hard.

When adjusting the hands of oyur watch, move them in a clockwise direction only. Counter-clockwise adjustments may damage the movement. If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i. E. For minutes, not hours). Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.

Every 2-3 years it is necessary to service and oil vintage watches. If the watch is dirty allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert.

Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down. To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does not leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement.

Check with your watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth. Keep your antiques watch away from magnets.

Strong magnetic fields may affect the accuracy of your watch since some vintage watches were made with iron based components in the movement. Most cases and covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed. Antique watches generally experience an error of up to 5-7 minutes a day. Ayn accuracy of +- 5 minutes is very good. Please read the following before bidding! Vintage watches are very delicate and i packgae to the highest degree to prevent damage. High altitude flights can eb hard on watches due to extreme temperature changes. This can cause the oil viscosity to decrease (gum up) and prevent a watch from ticking (the balance moving freely etc. ).

It may need to be oiled when it arrives regardless of its recent servicing (if applicable). Although this is only a very lsight possibility it can occasionally happen. Please bear in mind that you are buying a used watch and ti will require service at some point in time. Shipping shipping and handling internationally by registerred air mail usa, canada $ 20 europe $ 20, australia and asia $ 20.

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