mroatman

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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Very, very easy. Though I wouldn't argue that a linear slide rule isn't easier to work with.
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   A bit OT, but Poland used Soviet movements before the collapse as well: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/1mwf-alfa-poland-3474649.ht...
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Right. It was still iron back then.
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Correct on all fronts. For those curious, see below for some nice further reading. http://timeway.ru/articles/na_sushe_i_na_more/ (Google Translate is your friend) http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10&
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Nailed it.
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Of all the Soviet brands, Raketas are the most interesting, aesthetically speaking, in my opinion. To me, it seems like the designers were just having fun. My Raketa collection now numbers 241 pieces(!!), with my favorites being those with
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   by mroatman 10y ago

   Very cool! Here is mine with the original box and receipt/instructions: http://mroatman.wixsite.com/watches-of-the-ussr/slide-rule?l...