Yuri Gagarin and the legend of his Sturmanskie watch: A timepiece for eternity

On the morning of the 12th In April 1961, Yuri Gagarin not only became the first person to enter space, but also wore a watch that would soon become a historical symbol in its own right. This watch, made by Sturmanskie, was no ordinary watch, but a custom-made watch designed specifically for use in space. Its precision and reliability under the extreme conditions of weightlessness gave it legendary status.

Volmax quality.
Volmax, a renowned watch manufacturer based in Russia, is the company behind the legendary Sturmanskie brand. Sturmanskie watches have had a permanent place in the history of watchmaking since their inception by Volmax, particularly through their connection to space history. The brand has made a name for itself by producing watches known for their reliability, durability and unique design. With a deep understanding of tradition and a constant innovation, Volmax maintains Sturmanskie's heritage by producing watches of exceptional quality and historical significance.

Movement: Poljot 2609
The Poljot 2609 is an outstanding example of Russian watchmaking, characterized by precision and reliability. As a hand-wound mechanical movement, it completely eliminates the use of a battery, making it a preferred choice for traditional watch lovers. Here are the specific features of the Poljot 2609 movement:

Type: Russian hand-wound mechanical movement.
Display: Central second, minute and hour hands.
Vibrations: 21,600 vibrations per hour, allowing precise timekeeping.
Power reserve: The movement has a power reserve of approximately 40 hours, meaning that once fully wound the watch can run for up to 40 hours without needing to be wound again.
Jewels: Equipped with 17 jewels that act as bearings for the moving parts of the movement and minimize friction to increase the longevity and accuracy of the watch.
Shock Protection: An important feature that protects the watch movement from potential damage caused by everyday bumps and shocks.

Watch case
Material: Made of stainless steel, it offers both durability and an elegant look.
Diameter: The case has a diameter of 40mm, a size that is appropriate and comfortable for most wrists.
Height: With a height of 12 mm, it has a balanced profile that looks neither too massive nor too delicate.
Weight: The approximate weight of the case is 60g, which is a comfortable weight for everyday use.
Water resistance: The watch is waterproof up to 3 atm. This means it is suitable for everyday use such as washing hands or raining, but should not be worn while swimming or diving. The figure of 3 atm (atmospheres) corresponds approximately to the pressure in 30 meters of water, but this refers to the test conditions rather than the actual immersion depth.
Glass: Equipped with mineral glass, valued for its scratch resistance and clarity, it offers good protection of the dial and a clear view of the time.
Back: The screwed back increases water resistance and provides additional security for the movement inside.
Illumination: The hands have a fluorescent coating that glows in the dark so you can read the time even in poor lighting conditions.
Serial Number: Each watch has an engraved serial number that identifies it as a unique example and helps identify or verify its authenticity.

After the purchase

Watches are checked by our watchmaker for at least 1 day. Many of our watches are New Old Stock, and these watches in particular are measured, calibrated and serviced by our watchmaker. Please have a little patience. These watches do not ship on the same day.

Shipping Details

Note on international shipping: The situation for international shipping remains difficult. Transit times are almost back to normal, but may change unexpectedly. We will let you know if we see a problem shipping your order. Thank you for your understanding.

Service and repair

We have specialized in repairing Russian watches and clock movements for over 25 years. In our fully equipped watchmaker's workshop, everything relating to your Russian watch can usually be serviced, repaired or fixed by one of our watchmakers. That's the advantage of our mechanical watches.

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We ? watches. We have been trading Russian watches from Poljot, Strela, Aviator, Buran, Vostok, Molnija, Slava, Raketa and many more since 1988. We run our own master watchmaker workshop in the center of Munich. Service and quality are particularly important to us when it comes to our mechanical watches.