bosko
Gold Member
Offered for sale is this fine example of the Soviet Poljot "Strela", cal. 3017, cyrillic "KL-1" chronograph, from the early 1960s. Watch only, no box nor papers.
In very good vintage condition for its age, as depicted below, this example features a correct, early, and very cool cyrillic dial w/ telemeter scale, correct hands and crown. The cal. 3017 is a two register 19 jewel movement beating 18,000 bph and was introduced by the soviets in 1959. It is pretty much a clone of the Venus model 70/150/152 column wheel chronograph movement.
The acrylic crystal is in good shape as is the case itself, with some light scratches expected for a watch of this age, and no major dings.
Chronograph is working correctly and movement is keeping time as expected!
There is a lot of history behind the Strela 3017 -- it is the Soviet space/moon watch. You can find some information along with videos here: https://strela-watch.de/company/strela-history/ (website not mine!)
Please note that there are many franken versions of this watch offered on the internet, and many fakes! I have spent a lot of time digging through notes, posts, photos, etc. and as far as I can tell, this is a good example. Do your research!
Offered at $1,800 shipped overnight to your door in Canada. Watch and I are in Montreal, so also available for f2f deal locally.
Also, I will be in Toronto this upcoming week Tuesday-Thursday (December 10-12) and will have the watch with me and can meet for f2f deals in Toronto during this time.
Questions welcome, please PM.
In very good vintage condition for its age, as depicted below, this example features a correct, early, and very cool cyrillic dial w/ telemeter scale, correct hands and crown. The cal. 3017 is a two register 19 jewel movement beating 18,000 bph and was introduced by the soviets in 1959. It is pretty much a clone of the Venus model 70/150/152 column wheel chronograph movement.
The acrylic crystal is in good shape as is the case itself, with some light scratches expected for a watch of this age, and no major dings.
Chronograph is working correctly and movement is keeping time as expected!
There is a lot of history behind the Strela 3017 -- it is the Soviet space/moon watch. You can find some information along with videos here: https://strela-watch.de/company/strela-history/ (website not mine!)
Please note that there are many franken versions of this watch offered on the internet, and many fakes! I have spent a lot of time digging through notes, posts, photos, etc. and as far as I can tell, this is a good example. Do your research!
Offered at $1,800 shipped overnight to your door in Canada. Watch and I are in Montreal, so also available for f2f deal locally.
Also, I will be in Toronto this upcoming week Tuesday-Thursday (December 10-12) and will have the watch with me and can meet for f2f deals in Toronto during this time.
Questions welcome, please PM.
