Strela Cosmos CO40CYB

Hello,
After several years of not buying any watches, having fallen down a very deep pit some years ago which took a long time to get out of, I’ve had a relapse..
A few weeks ago, I bought an Okean. Now this…
Both I’d wanted for years. But I managed to resist, until I forgot about them.

Well, now I’ve remembered.
This arrived today.
It’s incredibly beautiful and has a nice presence to it.
Comfortable on the wrist and feels well made.
I love the dark green lume. It’s a great contrast to…

Strela Cosmos CO40CYB

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USSR Sekonda help please

So I recently received a small joblot of vintage watches, bought because I was after one particular case that was part of it. There were other nice old watches as well though, one of which was a 26 Jewels USSR Sekonda, manual wind.

I know next to nothing about mechanical watches so forgive my lack of knowledge.

It runs pretty well, but I haven’t tested for timekeeping yet. Can you guys look at the photos of the movement and tell me how I can remove it from the case so I can dunk that in…

USSR Sekonda help please

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OKEAH ST19

Hi,
I’ve always fancied a stainless steel OKEAH, but the cost has always put me off.
I have a Cyrillic civilian 3133 which I’m reluctant to wear, because it’s mint. The plated case puts me off.

Recently I’ve seen poljotuhren and poljot24de on eBay both have a remanufactured OKEAH with the seagull movement. They’re affordable, look pretty cool and tick the box.

My questions:
Has anyone bought one of these?
Is there any difference between either sellers product?
Any comments on the quality…

OKEAH ST19

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