Various Russian cosmonauts took the historic STRELA chronograph with them into the orbit. By that time it was the perfect watch for their needs. To the public however it was not widely known or promoted as other western manufacturers did on their Space-Watches. It simply was a timepiece tool and the evolution of Russian watchmaking by that time. Another secret of success though was that it was a real good chronograph, and besides that a gorgeous looking one. Another key to it’s popularity then was the aura of priviledge to wear one. At the beginning STRELAs were only issued to pilots, military personal, cosmonauts, high ranking officials, scientists and other awarded persons.


It was the limited supply what made it so special back in the day. Later STRELA became the synonym for the best Russian chronograph there is, and a great success with 100 000 units build. After the introduction of Poljots 3133 movement this aura slowly faded away because it also was the end of the STRELA line. However, the historical STRELA was the most popular Russian space watch. A real gem that was burried under hundreds of other models among the Russian watches prior and following. Our goal was and is to bring this piece of Soviet space history back to the wrists.

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