Companies that enjoy a long history and rich tradition very often release lines of their products that simply refer to the origins of the business. The Russian watch brand Shturmansky is no different. For many years it offered timepieces exclusively to those associated with the military. It also specialized in watches for special tasks, i.e. those used by travelers, explorers or selected branches of the army.
A huge success of the Suurmanskie company was the fact that its watches were the first to go into space. This happened for the first time in 1961, which is when Russian Yuri Gagarin got into orbit around the Earth and successfully returned home. All the time he was accompanied by a timepiece that had just come from the Shturmansky plant. It did a good job, which paved the way for the production of further models to help Soviet cosmonauts carry out their missions.
A watch that worked flawlessly in such an unusual environment as space must be very good. The fame of the Russian manufacturer has spread around the world. No wonder, then, that when the decision was made to implement production intended to make timepieces available to the civilian population, interest was very high. Success in the commercial field proved significant and encouraged the company to continue on this path. More lines available to everyone were created. One of them is "Space Pioneers." The name, which simply refers to the flight of Yuri Gagarin, indicates that the watch combines modernity with the features that contributed to the success of the brand's first "space" piece.
The Shturmanskie Space Pioneers is an exceptionally grandiose watch. The 4.2 cm wide envelope allows you to quickly and easily check the time. In addition to Arabic numerals, the black dial also features a date, second hand and chronograph. The whole thing is surrounded on one side by a decent layer of stainless steel, and on the other by a mineral glass, difficult to shatter or at least scratch. The quartz internal mechanism based on the Japanese concept is thus duly protected from water, dirt or shocks. A great plus of the model is the fact that it is waterproof and up to a depth of 100 meters. This is especially important for active men who like to spend time on physical activity, including water sports.
Despite the inclusion of several additional mechanisms on the dial, the whole thing looks flawless. One does not have the impression of overkill or excessive illegibility. This is possible thanks to the perfect layout of the proportions of the various elements and the design of the whole with respect for the classical principles of beauty. The envelope is mounted on an exquisite quality leather strap, which is a guarantee of comfortable everyday wear. Thus, the watch combines military durability, sporty character and old-fashioned elegance. This is a truly explosive mixture, which is responsible for the success of this line.
Customers can count on a two-year warranty period. The original packaging will include an instruction manual alongside the watch.