Strela Chronograph Tribute 3017 Leonov

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Exclusive at Poljot24 – includes a Strela pull-through leather strap plus your choice of a RIOS1931 leather strap or Molnija Milanese bracelet!

Strela Chronograph Tribute 3017 Leonov LTR40CYM – 40 mm, Column-Wheel Movement, Sapphire

The legendary Strela chronographs are back — now in a faithful re-edition with the classic ST19 column-wheel movement.

This Strela pays tribute to the historic Poljot Strela with the Venus 3017 calibre — the watch worn by Alexei Leonov during the first spacewalk.

Key Features at a Glance

• Beige dial with gold numerals & hands — with Cyrillic inscriptions
• Two casebacks included: decorated solid back and display back
• Exclusive accessories: Strela pass-through strap + your choice of RIOS1931 leather strap or Milanese bracelet
• Stainless-steel case, 40 mm diameter, 14 mm height, 20 mm lug width
• Sapphire crystal, 10 ATM water resistant
• Signature baguette-style pushers, brushed flanks, polished bezel and lugs

Heritage – The Cosmonauts’ Watch

Strela chronographs are among the best-known Russian watches. Produced from the 1950s by Poljot in Moscow, they are closely linked to the Soviet space program.

• On 18 March 1965, Alexei Leonov wore a Strela during the first spacewalk — making Strela the cosmonauts’ watch.
• Other Soviet cosmonauts such as Pavel Belyayev and Yuri Gagarin (who also wore Poljot watches) helped make Strela famous worldwide.
• The watches earned their reputation thanks to the robust Venus 3017 column-wheel calibre, clear legibility and high reliability — crucial in space.

The new Strela LTR40CYM continues this tradition and brings the fascination of the space age back to the wrist.

The Movement – ST19 Column-Wheel

At the heart of the watch is the ST19 column-wheel movement — a direct successor to the historic Venus 3017 used in the first Strela chronographs.

• Column-wheel control like the original — a hallmark of fine chronographs
• Hand-wound with approx. 40 hours power reserve
• 21 jewels, 21,600 vph, shock-protected
• Caseback engraving “3017 → ST19” as a tribute to the movement’s lineage

The ST19 is manufactured by Sea-Gull in Tianjin — one of the world’s largest watchmakers — following the original Venus construction plans. It is regarded as highly accurate, robust and durable, preserving the technical tradition of the famed Venus 3017.

Design in Historic Style

• Classic beige dial with gold numerals, indices and hands — Cyrillic script
• Classic baguette-style chronograph pushers
• Case in vintage look, crafted with polished and brushed surfaces

Conclusion

The Strela Chronograph LTR40CYM is more than just a watch — it is a piece of space history for the wrist. With its time-honoured ST19 column-wheel movement, faithful design and high-quality finishing, it unites Russian watchmaking and cosmic heritage.

Secure the limited-time special price now: €399 instead of €435!

In this short video I compare the Strela 38, 40 and 42 mm models: https://youtu.be/gsMqXyyyZfA

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