Red Friday Sale at Russia2all

I received the latest newsletter from Russia2all today and as usual it has some great deals including:

"The New N1 Rocket at Best Price Anywhere!
Fantastic 1-time deals on Denissov, Aviator, and Buran!
Moscow Classic Watches Prices Lowered Plus 30% off!"

You need special coupon codes to get these prices, which are printed in the newsletter. So, as always, I recommend signing up for their newsletter at Russia2all.

Movement Codes Explained

Someone asked me recently why different brands of Russian watches sometimes seem to have the same model/movement number. For example, Poljot 2623 and Raketa 2623.

The first two digits of the code, in this case 26, are the diameter in millimeters. The next two digits are a code that describes the features of the movement.

Here's a link to a detailed explanation of the movement codes for Russian watches:

http://www.netgrafik.ch/russian-codes.htm

Now You Can Add Comments to Articles in Russian Watch Guide

This weekend I updated Russian Watch Guide so visitors can comment on articles posted on the site. I hope this will help everybody share their knowledge about Russian Watches.

40% Off Moscow Classic Watches

Just got a newsletter from Russia2all and they're having another great sale this October. You can get 40% off all their Moscow Classic watches. 

They also have special deals on Aviator and Denissov models. 

The newsletter says these deals are only for newsletter recipients so I suggest signing up for their newsletter or contacting them for details/restrictions if you are interested. 

Not sure when these deals expire.

After-Summer Clearance Specials at Russia2all

Russia2all is advertising some great clearance prices via their newsletter including $69 for a Buran Day/Night (I've never seen a Buran priced this low) and $199 for a Sputnik Commemorative watch. Other Vostok-Europe and Moscow Classic watches are also on sale.

You need special coupon codes to get these prices, which are advertised through their newsletter. I suggest signing up for the newsletter on their site to be informed of their special offers and to receive the coupon codes. 

The site is at Russia2all

Review of Moscow Classic Model #3603/0066102

I've just posted a review of a Moscow Classic watch I bought this summer. It's advertised as a diver watch but there's no way I'm taking it in the water with that leather strap.

Here's the review

The Movement Inside a Typical Russian Watch

Most Russian watches use mechanical movements. Vostok and Poljot movements are the most common, however some higher-end Russian watches are now using Swiss ETA movements. Some low-end models are using Chinese movements.

If you are curious what these movements look like, check out this page at the PMaier Russian Watches Shop (based in Germany):

www.vostok-watches.com/movements-russian-watches.html

It gives pictures and data for mechanical movements by Vostok, Poljot, Molnija and ETA. The chart also lists watches that use each movement.

It's a good resource.

Dimensions and Photographs at Solod

I'm impressed by the photos and dimensional information for the watches sold at solod.com. Most online sellers only state the dimensions in their specs but solod goes a step further and illustrates the dimensions graphically. 

I find this very helpful when buying a watch online and usually refer to their online catalog even if I end up buying the watch elsewhere. It helps me visualize exactly how that watch will look on my wrist.

Some online watch sellers have outstanding 3d images of their watches. Don't think I've seen this at any Russian watch sites though.

Energia by Vostok-Europe on Sale

JTVwatches.com has a good price on Vostok-Europe Energia watches. $399. It's a new model that came out earlier this year. Striking design.

They also sell Aviator, Denissov and Moscow Classic brands.

Good Prices on Old TU-144

I guess people aren't too interested in the old Vostok-Europe TU-144 now that the new model is on the way.

The old version is being deeply discounted. I've seen it for $165 at Amazon and about $120 at Overstock.com.