1st Moscow Watch Factory
Shturmanskie
Cal. 45М
Soviet
Wristwatch
Chrome plated
Hand wound
11–100 known
Pilot
Space
Description
The one and only - Gagarin's Shturmanskie Type 2. After Type 1 was phased out in 1954 Type 2 in 1957 offered a number of improvements - 17j, shock protection of the balance, screw down caseback - all very important for military applications. Same movement is shared by Sportivnie line of watches by 1MCHZ. Часы проходили военную приёмку и выдавались выпускникам лётных училищ. В свободную продажу не поступали.
Case
ShapeRound
ConditionLike new
Diameter33 mm
Lug Width16 mm
Dial
MaterialSilvered
ConditionVery good
LumeRadium
Type 2 has radioactivity about 500 micro-x-ray per hour
Movement
TypeHand wound
Jewels17J
Beat Rate18000 VPH
Power Reserve34 h
The movement has stop-second function
Strap
MaterialNo strap
OriginalN/A
Complications
Time
Central second hand
Hacking seconds
Water resistance