The Sekonda Strela (Russian for Arrow) chronograph watches were official watches issued to pilots and cosmonauts, and one was allegedly used in the very first space walk. Model reference 69
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
Sekonda watches were founded in 1966, so this watch has to be later than that. Another source states the Sekonda name was mainly used on the Strela models, taking over from Poljot, from the mid to late 1970’s and this watch model finished production in 1979. Without further evidence we are assuming this watch was made circa 1976
CONDITION
The 3017 in the model reference is for the calibre 3017 movement, heavily based on the Venus 150/152. This is a 19 jewel column wheel manually winding chronograph, which was eventually replaced with the cam switched 3133 still in production today. The dial is very good, and has the telemetre scale around the centre of the dial. The paddle hands have all their distinctive green lume in place, and the tip of the hands are in red as they should be. The case is not stainless steel, but is still in very good shape for one of these. The chronograph is working well, as you would expect, and the watch is keeping good time. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour if preferred.
These watches have risen in value a lot over recent years as they have become more appreciated for their wearable size, space links and if you wanted a column wheel chronograph from 1976 when so many watches were quartz, LED and LCD then there is nothing else available near this price.
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SIZE
Width with crown 38.1 mm
Width without crown 36.1 mm
Between lugs 18 mm
Lug to lug length 45.8 mm
Case Thickness 10.9 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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