JohnG 41 Posted November 21, 2008 Cool - thanks for the info. Trying.... to... resist... Do not resist boy, buy one. Or two... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 21, 2008 Yep looks nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscarmadfish 0 Posted November 21, 2008 yeph nice but needs rubber or leather strap to tempt me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted November 21, 2008 Julian Kampmann in Germany is probably the best dealer for Russian watches. He is not the cheapest but neither is he anywhere near the most expensive, and he has the BEST after sales service. He also will only only work on watches sold by him (many Russian watches have Russian movements loosly based on Valjoux movements not manufactured since the 60's - so finding a competent watchsmith to work on them is not that easy). So buying from his has the distinct advantage of gaining access to one of the few specialists on these watches when it comes time for servicing... I did lots of research on dealers before I bought from him and he had far and away the best overall reviews. http://www.poljot24.de/en/index.html Good dealer, thanks for info!! But he doesn't have this model, and his prices are waaaay to high. I'm trying to contact my friends, who, possible, can buy it directly from the factory. It will take time, but it worth to wait. We'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 307 Posted November 21, 2008 Just let us know how it ends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demsey 9 Posted November 22, 2008 many Russian watches have Russian movements loosly based on Valjoux movements not manufactured since the 60's lol, the Russians are king with regard to 'reverse engineering'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 22, 2008 many Russian watches have Russian movements loosly based on Valjoux movements not manufactured since the 60's lol, the Russians are king with regard to 'reverse engineering'. In the case of my watch (which came from the old Moscow Watch Factory (now Poljot), it is because they bought all their tooling from the Swiss in the 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameo210369 0 Posted November 22, 2008 You have to admire them Russians, they are so proud of their watches, most are trying to make there watches the same as Rolex, Breitling, Tag etc but the Russian watches all have as standard a minimum of 18 jewel movements and I love the way they keep the engraving in Russian. Although you can now get European Poljots, I would still go for the original Russian ones. Nice collection JG, how is the house going mate? and thanks for the email Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted November 22, 2008 You have to admire them Russians, they are so proud of their watches, most are trying to make there watches the same as Rolex, Breitling, Tag etc but the Russian watches all have as standard a minimum of 18 jewel movements and I love the way they keep the engraving in Russian. Although you can now get European Poljots, I would still go for the original Russian ones. Nice collection JG, how is the house going mate? and thanks for the email Great man! It´s really good to see you here. I will post more house pics on monday - I am behind on the roof still, but it is nearly complete. I would have poured concrete yesterday but the driver for the concrete pump said the ground was too soft to get the pumping truck in... so I will wait till I come back from the States in Jan... Later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iabounty 8 Posted November 24, 2008 You have to admire them Russians, they are so proud of their watches, most are trying to make there watches the same as Rolex, Breitling, Tag etc but the Russian watches all have as standard a minimum of 18 jewel movements and I love the way they keep the engraving in Russian. Although you can now get European Poljots, I would still go for the original Russian ones. Nice collection JG, how is the house going mate? and thanks for the email Great man! It´s really good to see you here. I will post more house pics on monday - I am behind on the roof still, but it is nearly complete. I would have poured concrete yesterday but the driver for the concrete pump said the ground was too soft to get the pumping truck in... so I will wait till I come back from the States in Jan... Later You have'nt got the fucking roof on that GD house yet John? What in THE hell have you been doing the last 60 days? No, don't tell me let me guess........ Watch forums........... Kids now-a-days....... Irresponsible and obsessed with video games and computors....... Get the lead out Mr. Just remember Mr. Squirrel, gather your nuts and make your nest before the winter winds and temps. make their preasence known or you'll be one dead fucking squirrel....... Besides you gotta get away from hammer man before the slaughter of the spring lambs......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted November 21, 2012 Lovely collection John. Especially the lovely Russian one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Yan 8 Posted November 21, 2012 Nice fossil posting ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted November 21, 2012 Nice fossil posting ! There's no fossil watches in this collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted November 21, 2012 Wonder how it was back then with like 50 members and a new post once an hour............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grammio 0 Posted February 1, 2014 Lovely pieces you have there JohnG. Can you tell me where you got the rolex with the cartier print on the dial, I've never seen one of those beauty's before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
