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 Posted: Fri Aug 8th, 2008 06:27 pm
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Simon_Leung



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 Russian watches have come along way since the days of the Racketa and Seconda.
The Seconda Chronograph of the 1960's were highly prized for their 19 Jewel Hand-wound movements. This is the watch that Yuri Gagarin wore in 1961 for his
manned flight in space.

I believe the 19 Jewel movement of the Seconda Chronograph was based on a
Venus 175 Calibre with 38 hour power reserve with dual register 30 minutes elapse time counter.