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Quick trip to the East with Raketa - where were these taken?
I recently had an opportunity to take my Raketa that I got earlier this year closer to its spiritual home and place of manufacture. 
The following picture should make it somewhat easier
I have to say that these days I would have attracted a lot more attention with something sized at 45mm plus, from a Swiss or German brand. Be that as it may, I really enjoyed the slow beat movement, the tractor like sound of the watch (both in pitch and volume), the simplicity of operation (no date to set, hand wind only), its honest nature... It has an appeal from times past and I may well end up with the modern equivalent (looks wise) as a result, namely a Glashütte Original Senator Sixties. 
Having left the East behind, I also wore it a couple of times back home, and the same charming aspects convinced me equally well in the West
The Oerlikon case size, the light weight, the charm of another era...
It even goes with that most capitalist of drinks, as long as it is served in a suitably communist glasware
In fact this gave me an idea for a little trip with the watch, which I will definitely share, once performed. 
So if you are willing to take a step away from the beaten path, far away from the standard horological centres, there is a lot of left field appeal to be had for peanuts
Definitely a purchase I do not regret!
Quick trip to the East with Raketa - where were these taken?
I recently had an opportunity to take my Raketa that I got earlier this year closer to its spiritual home and place of manufacture. To start off with, a special prize to the Purist, who will be able to tell, how much closer to home I brought the watch fro...
What I thought :)
Was definitely not a planned acquisition but I felt very much drawn to it from when I first saw it
Wide guess.....Vladmir? LOL....
Can't agree more.......My Poljot says hello Cheers SF ...
Did not know you had one!
Looks quite interesting - never seen one like that... As for place, no
I have a Vimpel Poljot as well.....
very similar to the Poljot.... same factory but not sure why the different branding. The dials are awesome for the price And your Raketa looks like a GO 60's. ...
It does :)
Looks a bit like a GUB Spezimatik, which was probably the inspiration for the GO Senator Sixties. As for Vimpel - were they not an aerospace supplier, which possibly got some co-branding on watches? Very cool specimen you have there - impressed!
Will need to research more, the russians have a rich history.
Absolutely right on the GUB Spez (with many variations) influence for the GO. Do let us know where you are . Cheers!
That is funny because I recently fell in love of the Raketa Kopernik
I could not resist too much time as this watch can be found for $50 ;-)
It is a real privilege to do something like in a lifetime that is why I savour
I hope you will have the chance to know that kind of feeling one day
Wonderful!
A sabbatical seems quite appealing at the moment And for such a cool reason, too!
To obtain the diploma of watchmaker... it takes at least 5 years.
I will only study the first year (after, you must find a company to work and study at the same time). So, before I create a new caliber, I think you can wait for a very very long time ))
Not sure
Because we will only learn two ETA calibers (manual and automatic) and, if you want to repair a watch, you need pieces, oils, greases... If it is a very basic caliber why not but if you covet to repair your AP or Lange you can forget that ;-)
Well, knowing what is in there and how it works is certainly worth it...
Even if you don\'t actually actively use it afterwards
Not quite...
But getting closer St. Petersburg is where they were and still are made but the pict was taken elsewhere in what used to be the SSSR
Getting quite close now ;)
Certainly a city with some German history, just like Kaliningrad
Wrong direction ;)
Northeast of Kaliningrad should be the place to look... A Hanse League city, if that helps
Memel? . . .
. . . now known as Klaipêda? The last time I had to think about the Hanseatic League was during history exams in high school ;-) . . .
You're really good - just a bit further North :)
Last time I have been confronted with Memel was playing Hearts of Iron 3
Bingo!
Here a more complete shot And as promised, here\'s a preview of the present - will deliver in person first time I\'m in the area ...
That could work!
If you PM me the details and I can make it happen, I\'ll throw in a dinner, too