Strela Chronograph Cosmos 40mm

Strela Chronograph Cosmos CO40CYW – 40mm Column-Wheel Chronograph with Sapphire Crystal

A Space Legend Reimagined

The Strela chronographs are among the most famous and beautiful mechanical watches in Russian watchmaking history.

Their name is closely connected with the great era of Soviet space exploration. Already in the 1950s and 1960s, the legendary Poljot Strela chronographs were worn by cosmonauts, engineers and military personnel.

To this day, Strela watches represent classic chronograph craftsmanship, exceptional elegance and authentic mechanical engineering with true historical character.

The new Strela Cosmos CO40CYW proudly continues this tradition, combining historical inspiration with modern manufacturing quality and attention to detail.

Historic Design with Genuine Strela DNA

The beautiful white dial with Cyrillic lettering is closely inspired by the original Strela models from the 1950s and 1960s.

Fine green luminous dots, Superluminova hands, tachymeter and telemeter scales, and the characteristic typography create an unmistakable vintage appearance.

The high-quality stainless steel case with its comfortable 40 mm diameter offers ideal proportions and combines classic elegance with everyday practicality.

Special attention has been paid to the brushed case sides, polished lugs and bezel, and the characteristic baguette-shaped chronograph pushers – exactly the details that made the historical Strela chronographs so iconic.

• Diameter: 40 mm
• Height: 14 mm
• Lug Width: 20 mm
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Water Resistance: 10 ATM

The Heart of the Watch: The Legendary Column-Wheel Movement

Inside beats the beautiful mechanical Strela ST19 column-wheel chronograph movement with manual winding.

This movement is directly based on the historic Venus 3017 chronograph caliber, which was already used in the first Strela watches of the 1950s.

With this model, Strela returns once again to the classic construction that originally made these watches world-famous: the traditional column-wheel chronograph.

The high-quality ST19 caliber is manufactured by Seagull and is regarded as one of the most beautiful and fascinating mechanical chronograph movements available in this price category.

Especially through the optional exhibition caseback, the complex mechanics of this movement can be admired in full detail.

• Caliber: ST19 Column-Wheel Chronograph
• Manual winding
• 21 jewels
• 21,600 vibrations per hour
• Approx. 40 hours power reserve
• Shock protection

The engraving “3017 > ST19” on the caseback intentionally refers to the historical connection with the famous Venus 3017 movement.

Two Casebacks Included

The watch is delivered with a beautifully engraved solid caseback and additionally with an exhibition glass caseback.

This allows you to choose between the classic historical appearance or a clear view of the fascinating chronograph movement.

During the ordering process, you can select which caseback should already be mounted on the watch upon delivery – the second caseback is naturally included.

Over 25 Years of Partnership with Strela

We have been working closely with Strela watches for more than 25 years and have passionately supported the development of these exceptional timepieces for decades.

This long-standing partnership allows us not only to offer genuine Strela models, but also to share real expertise, experience and enthusiasm for these fascinating mechanical chronographs.

Included with the Watch

• Strela Chronograph Cosmos CO40CYW
• Decorated Strela leather pass-through strap
• Additional RIOS1931 leather strap or Milanese bracelet of your choice
• Solid engraved caseback
• Additional exhibition glass caseback
• Watch box

Conclusion

The Strela Cosmos CO40CYW is far more than just a chronograph.

It combines space history, classical watchmaking and timeless elegance in an extraordinary way.

A mechanical column-wheel chronograph with true soul – inspired by the great Strela watches of the past and created for enthusiasts of authentic mechanical timepieces.

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