1st Moscow Watch Factory
Shturmanskie
Cal. 45МQ1 1957
Soviet
Wristwatch
Chrome plated
Hand wound
100+ known
Pilot
Space
Military
Description
The one and only - Gagarin's Shturmanskie Type 2. After Type 1 was phased out in 1954 Type 2 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.
Case
ShapeRound
ConditionVery good
Diameter33 mm
Lug Width16 mm
Dial
MaterialWhite lacquer
ConditionVery good
LumeRadium
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