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Outstanding, Michael! I'll be interested to get your impression of the Molnija 3603 vs. the Poljot 3105, since both are oversized Russian "nine-eaters" with similar layouts.
Offhand, I'd compare the Classic and Siberia Molnija models I have to my Trias Backgammon Unitas 6497. They all have the same basic "feel" when winding, etc. They seem to run about 50 hours or so on a full wind. They all have a nice springy "snap-back" when you wind them. The Molnija movements are pretty to look at. Worth the peek-a-boo backs. Blue screws, Geneva stripes on the movement, etc. Very sexy.
The Aviator 3105's don't feel springy at all when you wind them up. I now have all four models. Oddly, two have screw-down crowns and two don't. The hands and dials glow like crazy in the dark and the watches run for 60 plus hours on a full wind. Obiviously they also have a date complication. I have exhibition backs on two of my four models. There is not much there to look at. Just a very plain movement with no sex appeal whatsoever. None. But, for everyday use I would choose the Aviator 3105. I just like the legibility of the dials and the fact I know its going to run for 2 1/2 days before I absolutely have to wind it up again.
This new Aviator is prettier in person than in most of the pictures I've seen (Oscar's being the exception). The white lumn doesn't glow as bright as the green tint lumn on two of my Aviators, but it is still good.
The Flying Tank I bought awhile back with a Moljina movement has lousy lumn. I was quite surprised with that. I love the look of the watch and all, but the dial lumn is a major disapointment. It has a screw-down crown and does not operate as smooth as the others. It is a bit quirky in fact.