Why are Raketa watches so expensive?
Raketa, a renowned Russian watch brand, has been producing high-quality timepieces since 1961. Known for their durability and precision, Raketa watches were initially designed for use in extreme environments, such as the Arctic and space missions.
Are Raketa watches still made?
To this day, Raketa continues the tradition of producing specialised watches for submariners.
Is Raketa a luxury brand?
At the peak of production in the 1970s, the factory produced about five million hand-wound watches per year. With prices similar to Swiss luxury brands, the quality, fit and finish of Raketa timepieces have improved markedly since the 1960s.
What brand is the original Raketa?
Founded in 1721 by a decree of the Emperor Peter the Great, the Petrodvorets Watch Factory has always been linked to the great names and great achievements of Russian history. For example the “Raketa” brand name was created in 1961 in honour of the first cosmonaut in the world Yuri Gagarin.
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The heart of Raketa Pilot is its automatic movement, manufactured from A to Z at the Raketa Watch Factory in St. Petersburg.
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