I have this large watch from the former Soviet Union that I chanced upon online. It seems to be a pocket watch that was converted into a wristwatch and also reminded me of the Pop Swatch models that came out in the 1990s.
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| Interesting watch face with the sub-second on the left side instead of a the bottom. |
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| Side view giving close-up of the sub second feature |
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| Side view showing the crown |
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| Case back. Note the absence of spring bars for the strap or bracelet. This is similar to my old Laco watch and basically limits the straps you can use with this watch. It is supposed to measure 20mm but is wide enough to fit a 22mm (the current strap the watch came with is a 22mm). |
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| The watch on my wrist while working at the office. |
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| It's a nice watch for casual days and to use for walks in our neighborhood. |
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| The lunes are working well for this casual piece. |
Did you notice something about the hour markers? They are in Roman numerals but the number 4 retains the correct form 'IV' instead of using 'IIII', which may be found in other watches (I wrote about a Tissot that has 'IIII'). The latter style is called the "watchmaker's four" and is more for aesthetics and symmetry.
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