Not Today, Perhaps Tomorrow - Poljot 31659 (3133) Aviator Chronograph

[WillFly]

In search of another mechanical, hand-wound chronograph, I was taken by the Poljot Aviator (Sturmanskie) chronographs of the 1980s/90s. I spotted this one on eBay - for a price quite a bit less than a Swiss equivalent - and the movement is based on a Swiss Valjoux 7734. The green strap looks rather hideous, but I'm sure I'll be able to find something more suitable in black calf... The pics aren't mine and are a bit fuzzy - I'll post some better ones when it comes.

 

 

 

[WillFly]

Well, the Poljot arrived today - complete with hideous green strap - and is up and running fine. I've taken some better quality pics than above.

 

 

[ianmedium]

Your pictures do it more justice, I really like this one! I agree with you on the green strap. I reckon it would look great on a black rallye strap.

[WillFly]

Black calf - padded - possibly a deployment... Mmm...

[Mark]

Nice catch Will.

[WillFly]

Thanks, guys - from research, it looks like this one's from 1989. If you're into Poljot 3133 novements, there's a website dedicated exclusively to them!

 

http://www.polmax3133.com/

 

The internet, eh? Whatever you're into, there a website for you...

[DJW]

That is a good looking watch(minus the strap)! I REALLY like the Large registers...gives it a more expensive look!

[Geo]

Thanks, guys - from research, it looks like this one's from 1989. If you're into Poljot 3133 novements, there's a website dedicated exclusively to them!

 

http://www.polmax3133.com/

 

The internet, eh? Whatever you're into, there a website for you...

Excellent website Will what a good find. I have a couple of 3133's for restoration that I'm trying to get parts for.

[Mark]

Pictures have gone away.

[WillFly]

Pictures have gone away.

Yes - I was having a clearout of my domain server - which holds watch pics - and inadvertently cleared out the Sturmanskie... 'yer 'tis again:

 

 

[WillFly]

And here it is with new black padded calf strap...

 

[autowind]

What a difference a strap makes!  A nice one to add to your collection.

[svorkoetter]

Very nice! I have exactly that watch, but with silver hands. Mine is in need of a good servicing, which I plan to do some time in the next few months.

 

That green strap that yours came on looks like it was made from green garden hose. What did the strap feel like?

[WillFly]

Very nice! I have exactly that watch, but with silver hands. Mine is in need of a good servicing, which I plan to do some time in the next few months.

 

That green strap that yours came on looks like it was made from green garden hose. What did the strap feel like?

 

It felt 'orrid!