The Son meets the Father...

Today I introduced my new 44mm Strela reissue to my vintage 36mm Strela from the 1970s. This vintage Strela model was the first wristwatch to
participate in a space walk. It was equipped with the 19-jewel Poljot 3017 column wheel manual chronograph, essentially a Venus 150, made from the
Venus machinery purchased by the Soviets in the late 1950s. The reissue has the 25-jewel 31679, which is an updated version of the Valjoux 7733, with
machinery purchased from the Swiss in the mid 1970s.

Here's a little visual comparo.

It's so neat seeing this side-by-side comparison here Tom ! On the one hand,
you get to see, and appreciate the design, and charm of the original Strela. While
on the other hand you get to experience the same themes carried further, as well
as updated in the re-issue. Often wondered why more vintage watches were not,
or are not redone, or continued like this because it's very very COOL ! Thanks
ALOT for giving us a chance to see these two beauties together like this, as well
as for telling us more about them too sir.

All watch companies should follow Strella's lead and put out their older watches in 44mm versions!

Great pics Tom!

Your collection never ceases to amaze me Tom; great side by side comparison. I agree Alan...would love to see more reissues in slightly larger versions than the originals.

beautiful watches with great looking movements Tom!

Family reunions like this bring a tear to my eye........What a great looking pair Tom! Love them both. Is there one you prefer over the other?

very coooooooooooooool

Northwestguy wrote:

Family reunions like this bring a tear to my eye........What a great looking pair Tom! Love them both. Is there one you prefer over the other?

Actually, yes. I LOVE my vintage, especially with the new "pilot" strap. I'm gonna sell the 44mm new one; it's just too big on my scrawny wrist.

Great post!! Very cool....

Very cool!

Its great to see the original with the new side by side. They realy did a great job on the re-issue. Which one do you like better?? For myself it would be the new, simply because of its size. Steve

TAZMAN64 wrote:

Its great to see the original with the new side by side. They realy did a great job on the re-issue. Which one do you like better?? For myself it would be the new, simply because of its size. Steve

The dial is so large and the bezel so narrow, it looks too big on my sub-7" wrist. Bummer, because it's a great watch (I already listed it on WUS... )