CCCP - Sputnik-1 Special Edition - No reserve price - CP-7021 - Men - 2012

CCCP – Sputnik-1 Special Edition – Automatik – Herrenarmbanduhr For sale is an extraordinary CCCP Special Edition automatic watch, model CP-7021, featuring a design that recalls the history of Soviet spaceflight. The watch combines a classic stainless steel case with an elaborately designed green-toned dial. Especially striking are the fine vertical lines, the applied Arabic numerals, and the four stars below the CCCP inscription. The brown leather strap with crocodile embossing underscores the elegant vintage look. A special highlight is the display case back with red-tinted glass, through which parts of the mechanical automatic movement can be seen. Background story – Sputnik and Soviet spaceflight On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union made history with the launch of Sputnik 1. The first artificial satellite reached Earth orbit and ushered in the space age. The CCCP watch collection draws on this historical era in its design. The Cyrillic inscription Sputnik-1 on the case back explicitly references this milestone. The designation CCCP corresponds to the Cyrillic initials of the former Soviet Union (USSR). The watch is a modern homage to this history and not an original wristwatch from the Soviet era. Watch details Brand: CCCP Model / Reference: CP-7021 – Sputnik-1 Special Edition Movement: Mechanical automatic movement Case: Stainless steel, 43 mm diameter Dial: Green-toned with decorative line structure Display: Hours, minutes, center seconds and date Date window: At 3 o'clock Case back: Display back with red glass and Sputnik-1 engraving Water resistance according to case back: 50 meters Strap: Brown leather strap with crocodile embossing Condition: Like new An interesting collector’s watch for lovers of mechanical timepieces, exceptional dials, and the history of Soviet spaceflight.

Estimate:£72.03

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