Deskripsi
Movement Type: Mechanical, manual-winding (hand-wound) chronograph
Complications: Central hours & minutes; running seconds (9 o’clock); 30-minute chrono counter (3 o’clock); Date window (6 o’clock)
Jewel Count: 23 Jewels (An upgrade from the original Swiss Valjoux 7734, which had 17)
Frequency 21,600 bph (3 Hz) (Upgraded from Valjoux’s slower 18,000 bph)
Power Reserve: ~42 hours (with chronograph off); ~37 hours (with chronograph running)
Shock Protection: Poljot Novodiac-style shock absorbing mechanism on the balance
Chronograph Type: Cam-controlled, coulisse-lever system
Case Geometry: Cushion-shaped stainless steel or chrome-plated case (approx. 38mm to 40mm diameter, depending on variant)
Bezel Control: Dual-crown system: Main crown at 3 o’clock; internal rotating telemeter/bezel controlled by the crown at 9 o’clock
CONDITION:
Overall in good to very good condition.
Dial Case, crystal, and back case are all in good to very good condition which have only minor scratches. Strap has been replaced with attractive genuine leather strap. Movement runs perfectly and has good power reserve
COLLECTOR’S NOTES
This watch belongs to a highly collectible family of Soviet military/space timepieces.
1. Space and Military Pedigree
The Caliber 3133 holds an illustrious place in space exploration history. It was worn by Soviet cosmonauts on numerous missions. Most notably, cosmonaut Valeri Polyakov wore a Poljot 3133 during his record-breaking 437-day stay aboard the Mir space station. Because gravity-based automatic rotors can struggle in zero-g environments, robust manual-wind chronographs like the 3133 were the gold standard for space flight.
2. Dial Variant IdentificationYour specific dial variant features a silver sunburst face with an internal blue bezel ring. This design language borrows heavily from the legendary Poljot “Okean” (Ocean) chronographs originally produced strictly for the Soviet Navy (VMF). While the true military Okean models have distinct blue/red color blocking on the dial counters, your variant is often referred to as a “Telemeter Civilian” or “Sturmanskie-style” civilian variant, produced in the late Soviet or early post-Soviet era (1980s–1990s).
3. Collecting Red Flags (Provenance & “Franken-watches”)Because the 3133 movement was produced for decades across a massive volume of civilian, military, and export models, “Franken-watches” (watches pieced together from mismatched parts) are very common.
– The Case Material: Authentic military issues were generally made of solid stainless steel. Many later civilian versions utilized chrome-plated brass cases. Look at the reverse side of the case lugs; if you see brassing or golden metal showing through scratches, it is a plated case.
– The Dial Text: Look closely at the text at the very bottom of the dial. Soviet-era models say “СДЕЛАНО В СССР” (Made in USSR), while post-1991 models say “СДЕЛАНО В РОССИИ” (Made in Russia). Unmarked or export dials might use English text (“Made in USSR”). Ensure the movement’s bridge stamps align historically with the dial’s country designation.
4. The “Semi-Quickset” Date Quirky OperationUnlike modern watches, the 3133 does not have a quick-set date button or an independent crown position for the calendar. To adjust the date efficiently without spinning the hands through a full 24 hours every time:Advance the time past midnight until the date clicks over.Wind the hands backward to roughly 8:30 PM (20:30).Advance the hands forward past midnight again. The date will advance. Repeat this 12-to-8-to-12 back-and-forth motion to set the date rapidly.
