MOLNIA Molnija Vintage 1954 Russian pocket watch M444 Start Price USD 29.99 Current Price USD 36.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Kharkov, Europe See more about 'MOLNIA Molnija Vintage 1954 Russian pocket watch M444' Description   Description      I bring to your attention rare vintage made in 1954 USSR Russian collectables pocket watch of mark MOLNIA (MOLNIJA). The clockwork analogue of Swiss Le Coultre. The given model of a watch is considered rare; very few models of a watch of such type have been let out. The watch is produced at the Molnia (Molnija) Military watch factory, where instrument panel clocks for MiG aircraft and submarines are also made. Molnija Watch & Clock Factory is located in Chelyabinsk, industrial center of South Urals Mountain ridge, Russia. It is one of the biggest regions in the mid-Russia known for its talented craftsmen. When you look back to the history of Russia you'll see that Russian Tzars always invited the Ural craftsmen when they wanted to get unique and beautiful things for their palaces or as presents to other countries. The factory was established on November 17, 1947. At first main products were wristwatches, pocket watches, mechanical table clocks and unique technical clocks for tanks and submarines ordered and paid by Soviet Union Department of Defense. Although Molnija Watch and Clock factory still produces some military stuff (such as aircraft clocks), from the end of 50-s and up to the present time the main product of the factory is mechanical 15 -18 jewels pocket watches "Molnija". Eighty percent (!) of work is done by hand. All parts for pocket watches, except jewels and accessories are produced by the factory itself. Molnija pocket watch can be a nice and inexpensive gift idea for many occasions. The pockets watch have the steel case and mechanism in which 15 ruby stones contain. The watch restored, checked, adjusted by master in 2008. The watch is in a working order, condition very good. This watch is a stylish acquisition for collectors, good present or for everyday use!     15 jewels Diameter of a watch: 43 mm Diameter of a dial: 39 mm Thickness: 11 mm ____________________________________________________________________                       -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Payment instructions: I accept Paypal, Bank Transfer, Money Order in USA, Personal Check,   Shipping: We will send all items to Worldwide.Shipping is via International Air Mail. Delivery is from Europe, Ukraine (ex-USSR). Delivery takes as a usual 14-30 business days.Delivery to Italy, France, Mexico takes as a usual till 30 business days. Combined shipping Note: If you are buy from us one items, and would like to qualify for our shipping discount. Insurance: 1.  I am not responsible for the World’s Postal Systems! 2.  If the item was insured and did not come (or broken) then all your money will be refunded! 3.  If the item are not insured, then the refund only for loss after 60 days from date of shipment! This time needed for the finishing of the post service investigation process. No other reason for returning except the loss is considered! WARNING!!! WARNING!!! WARNING!!! Please thoroughly look through the photos and read the description; you buy what see on the photos.If you have any questions please necessarily contact with me before bidding. Place a Bid!