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Shturmansky watches is a very well-known brand that needs no introduction to lovers of exclusive, excellent quality timepieces. It is a Russian company that started by producing watches for the military. The period of its greatest splendor and confirmation of its dominance in the industry came in 1961. It was then that Yuri Gagarin, a Russian, became the first man to make a successful flight into space and return whole. On board his ship, he was accompanied by a Shturmanski watch, made especially for his groundbreaking voyage.
Szturmanskie Arctic Watches
Shturmansky watches are most associated in the watchmaking industry with space exploration, as the manufacturers themselves emphasize, naming individual commercial lines after the achievements of Soviet space thought. However, Gagarin's memorable flight was not the only extreme situation in which these watches proved themselves.
Learn about the history of the Shturmansky brand
Not everyone knows that the products of the Russian brand were used not only by representatives of the army, but also by scientists, researchers and explorers in the Soviet Union. Long before 1961 - the voyage of Yuri Gagarin - Shturmansky watches were used during the first Russian expedition to the North Pole. In those days, making timepieces robust enough to cope with extremely low temperatures was something unbelievable. However, the engineers succeeded in this art. To commemorate that event in the brand's history, the widely available Shturmanskie Arctic collection was released. It refers to the journey to the North Pole not only in name. This is because the watches from this line are distinguished by their cool, austere, simple aesthetics. The dominant colors here are black and white, only some pieces are slightly warmed by the use of a leather strap in a natural brown shade. The 4 centimeter wide round dial is protected on one side by an envelope of really thick stainless steel, and on the other by mineral glass, resistant to scratches and more serious mechanical damage. Deep inside the envelope is a quartz heart, which is the result of Swiss technological thought. So it works by battery, is difficult to discharge and boasts impressive precision. Most models have compass-like embossing on the dial. In addition, a very useful feature is a movable rim around the dial, with which you can check the current time in other zones. Some specimens have a separate place on the dial for a date stamp. Some of them are also endowed with reflective elements, which make it possible to check the time in poor weather conditions or in the dark.
Unique Shturmansky Arctic watches
Shturmanskie Arctic watches are characterized by very simple, clear dials and lack of any decoration. The fixings are leather straps of extremely high quality. They ensure comfortable use and freedom of movement. Timepieces will catch the eye of men who, above all, value functionality and high usability of the products they choose. Very importantly, the manufacturer promises a two-year warranty on its watches. In addition, they are delivered to customers in original packaging and with an instruction manual.