New Member SonnyBBQ

[SonnyBBQ]

Hi Guys,

as a new addict to the Russians, I wanted to introduce myself.
Since this addiction is entirely your guys fault, I command you to read it

I never used to pay much attention to watches, and just bought a couple (Armani quartz - overpriced?!) which I thought looked nice.
As a gadget freak I wonder around the internet quite a bit. While looking to buy some LED lights on a Chinese site, I stumbled upon the below watch.
Stainless Steel Self-Winding Mechanical Tachometer Wristwatch - Worldwide Free Shipping - DX

Even though I don't really like the looks of it, the skeleton aspect fascinated me. After checking around and not finding any skeletons for a better price (was +-15$ at the time) I decided to get one.
I received the watch and spent more time looking at it's internals then actually wearing it. Kickstart my watch appreciation.
Next thing up, is of course wandering the internet for more info. Then this forum keeps popping up for all my google questions. After a bit of a detour, and a purchase of a Soki to see how the Submariner style would suit me, I found 'The Russians'.

They just have something to them other watches don't have. They look great, are good value for their money, have something exotic and just aspire to be collected.
After reading numerous threads and looking at pictures on this forum and other sites (ill-phil site for example), I got some (hopefully sufficient) experience in identifying frankens. So I started building my own mini-collection with new and vintage watches. Some are still en-route, but so far I have already received the following:

Komandirskie Classic (new) - got multiple bezels for it

from which I changed the bezel and it now looks like this - LOVE THE NEW LOOK:



Raketa Perpetual

Picture does not do justice to the watch (my bad skills). It also has a strap saying CCCP on top and Raketa CCCP inside. Not sure if that is original?

En route:

-NOS Amphibian Albatros
http://nht.no.sapo.pt/Relogios/actua...20B%20CCCP.jpg

-New Amphibian Submarine
Амфибия Классика 420289


The reason for these couple of orders in a short timeframe is to get a basic collection started, but also try out different sellers; Meranom, Zenitar, sovieterawatch, fredswatch, etc.
My goal is not to collect all different watches, but just own a nice example of each.

Thanks for reading

[schnurrp]

A familiar-sounding story SonnyBBQ! Welcome to the hobby/addiction. You appear to have made some nice initial choices and I'm glad you've decided to leave a few out there for us!

I use Picasa for all my photo editing and sharing.

[SonnyBBQ]

A familiar-sounding story SonnyBBQ! Welcome to the hobby/addiction. You appear to have made some nice initial choices and I'm glad you've decided to leave a few out there for us!

I use Picasa for all my photo editing and sharing.

Thanks Schnurrp, just added some of my own pictures to it.

[Tarquin]

"nurse.........NURSE! There's another one over here, bring the restraints!"

Welcome to the funny farm SonnyBBQ

[DolleDolf]

Welcome to this particular "Hotel California."
Well done on the watches.

[wood]

SonnyBBQ!

Welcome! Nice looking green dial raketa!

wood

[admiralStojakovic]

Nice to meet a new comrade, and congratulations on your first choices.It�s easy to see you�ve done some exploring.
Like Schnurrp said, thanks for leaving something for us out there :)
Have fun,and welcome!

[SonnyBBQ]

Thanks for making me feel right at home guys. Seeing some of the watches and collections out here has really helped me to get an idea of what I actually like. And the passion that is behind it is inspiring. Hopefully I will be able to contribute to this forum as well.

[amil]

should be run. Soviet watch a very bad drug. It is very difficult to get off

[windy1]

welcome to the mad house and a stunning looking watches