Molnija β Christopher Columbus, USSR, Soviet pocket watch
Truly a rare and collectible piece of the Soviet watch industry β Molnija pocket watch, Christopher Columbus. Fully mechanical, hand wound movement. Watch works perfectly. Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the opening of the Genoese CristΓ³bal ColΓ³n, or as it was called in the Spanish manner, the fourth continent, by Christopher Columbus. Three ships, the 'Santa Maria', 'Pinta', and 'NiΓ±a' and a team of 91 people arrived from the Canary Islands via the Atlantic Ocean, at the beginning of August,and on 12 October reached the island of San Salvador. That night Captain Martin Pinzon on 'Pinta' had a small lead. On the bow was sailor Rodrigo de Triana, who was the first to spot land. "Land! Land!", Rodrigo shouted. And a minute later a thunder of cannon shots announced that America had been opened. This date became the official date of the discovery of America. During his lifetime, Columbus went on three expeditions to explore its shores and to put Discovery on the map. Diameter: 50 mm. Thickness: 15 mm. 17 Jewels.Insured international shipping. Read More