Poljot 3133 Chronograph - Moscow Classic - real or fake?

[vitruvius]

I found an offer on a Moscow Classic; thought maybe this one could be my first Russian (and my first hand-winding).

They listed this item as a Poljot 3133 - Moscow Classic Limited (123/500). The problem is I don't know any other references on this item. Can't find this watch on redarmywatches.com. Is this the real Moscow Classic or just a fake? Can anyone help me identifying this watch? (since I absolutely don't have any experience in watches especially Russian )

Sorry for any silly/false/inaccurate information and waste of time. I'm new on this thing.







Thanks,
vitruvius

[Mike Cooley]

real

[nectarios73]

its real.and moscow classic watches are well -made and very reliable

[vitruvius]

real

its real.and moscow classic watches are well -made and very reliable

I see. Thx!

[jose-CostaRica]

the watch look nice and original, however if these pictures are from the very same watch you want to buy, be careful, take a closer look at the strap... seems to be smaller than the watch's lugs and that is not ok, I would not believe it comes straight from the factory like that... sometimes is better to be picky and not to trust in what you see after all anyone can post any picture on the internet, ask the seller as much you want, if they are reliable they will answer all your questions before you commit a purchase, it is just the strap and can be replaced by a much better one... but who knows... by the way MC watches are great, I'm very happy with mine.

good luck!

[vitruvius]

... the strap... seems to be smaller than the watch's lugs and that is not ok, I would not believe it comes straight from the factory like that...

Now that you mentioned it, I browse for some reference on this MC. I found these pictures:


Amazon.com


Tulipwatches.com

Both are registered as 31681/01631060 Korsair (not 3133 and not limited 500 as mentioned on post#1). The strap on post#1 is smaller and have different stitches from both pictures. Those 4 reasons force me to believe that the authenticity of MC on post#1 is suspicious.

[jose-CostaRica]

well done!, yes the 2nd option seems to be fair, it looks like a great nice watch, best wishes on your buy... any MC watch will be a good acquisition.

[Topi]

I really can't see what's the problem with the first watch, other than the small strap. The pics clearly show it's a 31681, it reads right there on the chrono bridge as well. The movement is also clearly a 3133 derivative. According to M-watches Korsair Chronograph Poljot 31681 01631060 - Russische Uhren - Fliegeruhren this watch has rather wide lugs, 24 mm, so maybe the strap has been changed for some reason and the owner hasn't found a wide enough strap. Or maybe the owner didn't like the wide strap.

Topi

[ChristopherV]

The Strap with Double Rows of White Stitching on the sides is the factory Moscow Classic Band..Standard for the Corsair and many other models as well...The other strap with single row stitching is a replacement strap..maybe 22mm? Perhaps it was a freebee or real cheap and wrong size...Often returns on small items (overseas) cost SO Much to return..you are stuck with it..Nice Watch anyway!!