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Post by **koimaster** » October 10th 2020, 6:33pm

Raketa “Big Zero” – A Design That Crossed Frontiers

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Post by koimaster » October 10th 2020, 6:33pm

think I can safely state that if there were any Soviet watch whose design had crossed frontiers and become recognizable throughout the world, it would be the Raketa “Big Zero”. But how did this model emerge? In what circumstances was it made? Is it still current? Let’s have a look at it…

https://www.safonagastrocrono.club/rake ... PSivUY2iCc

1946-2006

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With the lilt of Irish laughter

Every day and in every way

Now forever and ever after."

Post by **AlbertaTime** » October 10th 2020, 7:35pm

Re: Raketa “Big Zero” – A Design That Crossed Frontiers

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Post by AlbertaTime » October 10th 2020, 7:35pm

I gots one...

...complete with CCCP on the strap. It cost me $2.50 CDN at a thrift store in scenic Peace River. Hardly believed it when I saw it.

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