This Russian Watch Brand Is More "In-House" Than Most Swiss Brands! Unboxing 3 Raketa Watches

Yes, their movements are all made completely in-house in Russia! Even the hairsprings!
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[@SwissWatchGang]

Learn more about Raketa and purchase one here: bit.ly/3hjpua9

[@AbdulRWatches]

I have a Raketa Copernicus from the 80s, definitely will get a new one in the future.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@AbdulRWatches Awesome !!

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Thanks to you Marko, I used your link and wrote to them to order one. I mentioned you and your Watch Gang Vlog site. Thank you very much.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@willisbcteoh9840 haha awesome man too kind of u. They'll be happy 😊

[@TheTsarev]

From Russia with love ❤️

[@boballen1893]

I’m absolutely in love with RAKETA watches! Proud owner of 2 limited editions: SPACE LAUNCHER and COPERNICUS. I also am waiting for my SONAR to arrive, hopefully very soon! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK, RAKETA!!

[@gabrielorellana7594]

Zero o'clock? Watch is beautiful 😍

[@smallturnsBIG]

That counterclockwise rotation is super interesting and makes alot of sense.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea indeed!

[@shultcenberg1]

there is nothing like it in swiss watches. Cant buy 2 month, sold out :(

[@kickinghighify]

Got myself a Raketa Amphibia recently, the build quality and attention to detail are impressive. So far it’s super punctual as well - only gains like 2 secs a day!

[@Pkstp1]

My very first mechanical watch i got (about 15 years ago) was old soviet era Raketa perpetual calendar with brass case and red dial. I immediately fell in love with it. I didn't get it serviced until last summer and now it's like a new. Now i have also old soviet era 24 hour "Antarktida"-model designed for polar explorers. Also a fantastic and lovely watch. Recent purchase was a Raketa "Star wars", octagonal soviet era watch with very personal look. It uses the same caliber as perpetual calendar, 2628. This movement is known as one of the most reliable movements ever and i know it serves long and keeps accurate time. In my opinion, Raketa is highly underrated brand. They make outstanding watches, old soviet ones and newer automatic ones. I only have 3 old ones but i know already that collecting them will not stop there

[@shultcenberg1]

The Raketa has very interesting and rare models. in the secondary market they cost up to $ 20,000

[@soyNabil]

'Raketa' is my favorite watch brand. I will definitely buy when I can afford. 💚💚💚

[@MaximZHR]

One of the best brands and is very well priced

[@yuri_artemyev]

Часы из России с любовью.

[@Helloiswhat]

Absolutely beautiful watches...

[@richardman28]

This is why I am such massive fan of this channel. As a experienced collector I have not come across a watch i probably dont know. This channel always introduce me to new watches and brands. These are very interesting watches and something worth looking into.. great review again Marko...many thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you Richard! You rock also for being here from the start :) I´ll do my best to surprise you in the future, got a few ones up my sleeve!

[@nk2ti]

These are really cool watches, I hope the brand will get the recognition they deserve. I will definitely get one, thank you Marko.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them, the recognition is slowly happening I see it more and more :). Which model are you looking to get?

[@TheWristGuy]

I just love your videos.. everything about them - visuals, music, voice over and also the topics themselves! Especially the fact that you are trying to see beyond the hype and show brands that deserve more attention.. Thank you Marko!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you my friend, it´s my mission to showcase more brands and especially those who people don´t know yet or don´t want to film :D!

[@ronaldchapman2806]

Thanks for the review. I'd buy them all, especially the Avant-garde, if money was no object, but unfortunately I only have a Vostok sized wallet.

[@Feynman981]

I absolutely love their vintage Copernic. Got a NOS from 1992 a year ago. Unfortunately it stops when it gets close to electromagnetic fields loke speakers of a laptop. However, the size is just right as a dress watch. So, I wear it nearly every day for going to the office or visit business partners. It is a good conversation starter if someone is into watches. Hope to see less chunky, more refined models coming from Raketa again.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome, love the old Copernics too!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Woah woah woah! I so needed this video in my life. Honestly, I don’t know all that much about Russian brands! This was beyond informative! 😱

[@SwissWatchGang]

Holy shit I'm so happy you saw it than! Hope u feel better now!! 😂😁 Thanks for watching fam🙏

[@pmimagery1295]

This is a wonderful video, which I have watched several times!

[@vivekmathema1502]

Today october 2022. I want to buy this watch

[@rw642]

Wieder mal ein super Video, durch dich bin ich dazu gekommen Uhren zu sammeln und es macht unglaublich viel Spaß… habe mir auch gerade eine Poljot gekauft mit Weckerfunktion. Auch eine schöne Uhr.

[@robertarevalo5306]

Very interesting watches. I like the avant-garde, very cool. I’m glad you’re showing different watch brands not just the usual big name brands. Thank you Marko, keep the videos coming.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agree, the avant-garde is my fav too. More brands coming in the next week. 2 of which we haven´t featured yet. :)

[@AbdulRWatches]

That Counter code (counter clockwise) watch is definitely the winner from today, even though all of them looks great. A big jump from the 80s and 90s watches. Thanks Marko for bring these cool and new watches to the spot light 😎

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agree, they've definitely seen a nice development over the years!

[@user-iw4jj4uz4g]

Hello from Russia

[@vicentvanmole]

very nice designed watch

[@michaelw.8614]

Very interesting watches. Your channel is so well produced and professional. Thanks.

[@salmansiddiq5125]

I have a vintage Raketa from ussr era with 2609ha manual winding, what a watch

[@timebyraf]

Nice watches! Glad to have a Raketa in my collection!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome Raf!

[@genesismedia765]

Very interesting pieces ! I love the the counterclockwise one , defitely a conversation starter I also love the dome glass style , good review thank you !

[@arctic_skies]

Wow these are super interesting. Counter clock is waaaaaaaaay above interesting. Second one for me is something i would buy. Thank you for the introduction to the Raketa :)

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them, definitely worth checking out!

[@MrShinobi797]

Beautiful and very interesting pieces...Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them and you´re welcome!

[@timeandnourishment1961]

These are all beyond cool! My only gripe is that any mechanical watch costing more than £1000 should feature a hacking function. For that matter, precise time isn't what matters here. Besides, Panerai doesn't give you hacking, and they cost a hell of a lot more. I love the packaging, especially the photos of the people who work in the factory. Thanks for this!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Well it's more common than you think so I don't mind the lack of hacking here although it would be a cherry on top for sure. Price-wise it's a great package and I too love the pictures, I was smiling when I saw them for the first time. 😊

[@rdvgrd6]

I pre ordered my Leopard 24 before it goes out of stock forever! Gorgeous unique watch

[@pranaviyer6600]

Another amazing one! Keep 'em coming Marko!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Will do and thank you!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've been looking at the Avant- guard for quite a while this is the first review I've seen about it . Thank you !

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome man, it´s a great watch and feels good on the wrist too, you definitely got my vote!

[@FirestormAA]

Thanks Marko for introducing others watch markers to us. Great content as usual.

[@SwissWatchGang]

It´s my absolute pleasure!

[@willisbcteoh9840]

Marko, congratulations 👏 once again for introducing new brands that's stunning. Like you mentioned buy all three for different occasions. Thank you very much.

[@SwissWatchGang]

That's why I'm here :). More to come!

[@willisbcteoh9840]

@@SwissWatchGang I can't wait 🙌

[@vaughanpearce3435]

Thanks Marko, another great video with cool content. I recently purchased a vintage Big Zero from the 80's, it was my first experience with Raketa, it won't be my last ! 👍🏼

[@SwissWatchGang]

Wow very cool and congrats!

[@ConcertGrande]

No answer to my question !!! Finally I have bought an early Raketa and will see in Russia next year for that one i'm looking for .

[@pierrea4593]

It's an impressiv story. Thanks for explaining

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes, and their manufacturing capabilities put many to shame.

[@jean-pierrejameselsener7049]

I got one from the late 1970s or thereabouts. It‘s the sturdiest watch I‘ve ever owned and it makes one hell of a daily beater. When I‘m back home I absolutely have to make sure it gets some wrist-time on a more regular basis. Thanks for having me reminded about that.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome!

[@DarkoC]

Looks really cool, love the red details.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thanks!

[@effektagency5144]

A great brand with cool history + nicely priced watches!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agreed!

[@hohenheim69]

Nice looking watches, realy beautiful bravo.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them!

[@chronoscopetvenglish5159]

thanks! great video! hope to see new Raketa watches on your channel!

[@tommylagebro6865]

Really cool watches, and i also liked the personal touch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea, each one has a story!

[@pmmach]

Third watch is awesome.

[@anildamodar8142]

Very interesting watches... Great review of each model...

[@SwissWatchGang]

Indeed and thank you!

[@annababic8689]

I would definitely go for the black Russian code. And you are right, the code at first glance looks ordinary but when you get it explained like this it becomes very special. Great video 👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you Anna, glad you like it!

[@jerrysanchez5453]

I have been a fan of raketa for a while now.especially there vintage USSR piece's.

[@SwissWatchGang]

With good reason!

[@jerrysanchez5453]

@@SwissWatchGang I just wanted to say thank you for reading your viewers comments and being retroactive with your fanbase.you have replyed to many of my comments and it's pretty awesome.thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@jerrysanchez5453 it's my absolute pleasure and thank you for the comments, it's always nice to have a proactive audience. 😊

[@CJB420]

All I can think about are the Jordan slippers under the table :D Great video and great watches, thank you Marko!

[@SwissWatchGang]

hahaha yea, summer time I got shorts on with a suit jacket haha. Thanks for watching Cyrill!

[@PeepingTime]

it is great to see something unique

[@SwissWatchGang]

That's why I'm here :)

[@user-wi2mo5kd9e]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️

[@SwissWatchGang]

You’re welcome 😊

[@Steven_M.]

Great video Marco! Interesting company for sure!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you Steven, definitely worth looking into!

[@RelojesYRelojes]

wow i love the counterclock one!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea, truly unique!

[@watch202]

Very cool Watches my friend , the avant-garde and the Russian code are my fav

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them my friend, agree with you!

[@WatchSociety]

SOLID brand! Love the intro bruh 😎

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like them bro!!

[@MetaljiXxX]

Thank you for your video , i am about to pull the trigger on the sputnik-1

[@stevefox8605]

I thought that Yuri Gagarin wore a Sturmanskie? Good video, cool watches. I like that personal touch. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻

[@VersedNJ]

I really like the submarine based watch. Always wanted a 24 hour based watch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yea, the story, bezel, in-house manufacturing + price really makes it a great package.

[@juansuponatime517]

Wish list...👌❤️

[@eldtritch_eel]

I've seen pictures of the Avant-garde model and didn't like its looks, but after seeing it in your video, it looks a lot more attractive. The Leopard 24 looks great too but I think it would be too big for my thin wrists. Thanks for the great review, it's hard to find english reviews of a lot of these other Russian watch brands.

[@An-Islander]

I have a 24 hours world timer dial Raketa from the 1970s. It's my most unusual watch not because half of the cities around the circle are Soviet cities, but because the hour markings are odd numbers (...19-21-23...) hours instead of the usual even numbers (...18-20-22...) enumeration.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Nice!

[@TheLeeattwood]

I like suede and leopards so it seems perfect for me 😉

[@rickjason215]

Another great video. These watches take a little getting used to.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you!

[@chia-mingyang5804]

Very cool!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thanks!

[@Chronoscope]

thanks for support russian watches! great to see Raketa on your channel

[@SwissWatchGang]

It´s my absolute pleasure!!

[@losmmivass4157]

Bravo

[@Julius123456789]

Fantastic video and great inside. I didn’t understand before why the curiosity watch moves counter clockwise. Makes sense now! Regarding history of the brand: I believe Gagarin wore a Sturmanskie watch, not a Raketa. Am I wrong?

[@borissarmatov4391]

i think he had both. he got Sturmanskie when he graduated from flight school - that was VVS standard issue watch for the time. and he flew them to space. that i know for sure. after that i think he got Pobeda as a reward and the factory was so excited that they even changed their brand to Racketa.

[@chrisblight6069]

Nice review of an interesting watch, never heard of them actually. Very good value considering the engineering. Will have to save up my pennies.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Agree!

[@Snakebloke]

I love the Leopard watch. It's so damned cool.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yup, lots of character👏

[@rafayz9033]

Can you give your opinion on the stainless steel versus the black avant guard watch?

[@1horndogg1]

ive got a Raketa Copernicus watch from the 80s i think. 'Made in ussr' on the dial. suoer cool

[@SwissWatchGang]

Those are cool.

[@fannaffannaf]

Very cool

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you think so!

[@nicholasandreou2225]

I have a Russian watch poljot n4739! It seems extremely rare and I haven't seen it anywhere online! I suppose it would be a collector's must have! Anyone know information?

[@ConcertGrande]

4:47 How do you call this watch ? No more in the raketa catalogue but maybe in the vintage watches shop somewhere in russia or somewhere else ? what was the price then ? nice video ...Thanks my friend

[@edmunddonaire3280]

I haven't seen watches like this in person. I have a big dream that someday i could see one. Someday. Just see one.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hope you do!

[@douro20]

Nice to see that they've gone to a ball-bearing rotor.

[@EsperLuxe]

Interesting watches and the price is indeed good.

[@SwissWatchGang]

100%

[@shultcenberg1]

i have old model Raketa. my watches was bild 1980 year. punctual as well approx 20sec per week

[@daintiestquarters3411]

I assume service would not be difficult to get in the US, right?

[@kosmar]

i would love to see them reissue the worldtimer

[@SwissWatchGang]

mhhm!

[@alexeyd6863]

Special thanks for the wonderful Russian! Было приятно услышать :)

[@user-lv6fo7gy9p]

Всем нам приятно слышать, что наши часы продаются за границей)

[@Olddirtytiger]

Oh yes something else for me to obsess over 😆

[@SwissWatchGang]

hahaah sry xD

[@coolboy5428]

Counter clockwise watches are a good thing.

[@SwissWatchGang]

And something special.

[@conchonguyenphutrong]

Khi tìm hiểu về các thương hiệu đồng hồ độc lập có thể chế tạo mẫu máy in house khác ngoài Thụy Sĩ,Đức,Nhật ,tôi thấy rất thích thú vì họ chế tạo hầu như 100% từ nhà máy của họ mà ít phụ thuộc về Cường quốc đồng hồ Thụy Sĩ

[@naleenperera1969]

I'm Really Interesting About The MADE IN USSR Or MADE IN CCCP " Built Qualities Stunning & Innovative Watches In My Watches Collection Russians Watches The Most Favourite.

[@franchesderden7318]

У нас в стране сейчас охота на советские часы! Мода на винтаж в часах. Это круто, часы с историей, с точностью хода + - 30 секунд в сутки и обращает на себя внимание. Это отличный способ найти новые знакомства с интересной бесседой.

[@franchesderden7318]

Еще я бы посоветывал обратить внимание на молнию часы. Они тоже интересные и много дншевле

[@ayadiyosri1]

ماشاء الله 🤍

[@dhanidarkiman4957]

Nice review bro... I wanna asking, how about cccp watch? They claimed use Slava machine. Is that great watches?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you! I haven´t experienced the CCCP watches in person yet so I can´t really say much.

[@brunonjezic6208]

Avangard is facinating

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like it!

[@vladchan]

Historically the Swiss ran hundreds of highly specialized small factories focusing on one specific component. Outsourcing is in their blood until they discovered that "in house" is good for marketing. The soviet era factories like Raketa and Vostok on the other hand are fully integrated. Those guys start from bare metal and ship a fully finished watch.

[@IRguyIR]

Interesting, but the broken tip of Avantgard second hand really annoys me. 12:05. Great videos Marko, greetings from Slovenija.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like it Iztok, thankfully this was a proto or "showpiece" model for bloggers I asked the company already and the final customer pieces won't have this! :)

[@ashkandi1337]

The russian code is sick

[@baladinbaladin2549]

jolies

[@russiantimes]

Achtung jetzt chunnt e Kommentar vo mene richtige Schwitzer ;-) Hammer dass ich als alte Russe-Sammler so Biträg uff eine vo mine Lieblingskanäl uff Yutube gseh chann! Griess vo netgrafik-punkt-ch :-) PS Di Russisch isch jo richtig guet!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Haha danke danke. Uhre findi super und es isch mal schön öpis vom usland i dere qualität z'seh :) Gruess zrügg!

[@rexleonis6943]

Love Russian watches!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad to hear that Rex!

[@KOE-KTO.]

Like fo russian language

[@tekkaman6025]

In Russia clock start with Zero and go backwards.

[@andreibiziorek]

Does the crown pull out? Or is it a screwdown crown?

[@SwissWatchGang]

pull out

[@cccpwatches4466]

Sehr schöne Uhren!😂

[@SwissWatchGang]

Vielen Dank! :D