Strela Chronograph Cosmos BRONZE

Strela Cosmos Bronze – The Legendary Space Chronograph in a Bronze Case

With the Strela Cosmos Bronze CO40CYBS-BR, Strela presents an exceptional interpretation of the legendary space chronograph. The warm bronze case harmonizes beautifully with the deep black dial, giving this historic classic a striking yet elegant appearance.

The Cosmos series combines the legendary history of the Strela chronographs with modern manufacturing quality. The result is a premium mechanical chronograph that remains remarkably faithful to the famous originals from the 1950s and 1960s in both design and spirit.

The History of Strela

The famous Strela chronographs are among the best-known and most historically significant wristwatches of the former Soviet Union. As early as the late 1950s, they were produced at the First Moscow Watch Factory and equipped with the legendary Venus 3017 column-wheel chronograph movement.

Strela achieved worldwide recognition through its use in the Soviet space program. On March 18, 1965, Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov wore a Strela during the world's first spacewalk, making it one of the very few wristwatches to have genuinely written space exploration history.

Today's Strela Cosmos proudly continues this tradition. With its classic proportions, elegant lugs, characteristic chronograph pushers and authentic dial design, it faithfully preserves the unmistakable style of the historic originals.

Bronze – A Material with Character

The case is crafted from high-quality bronze, an alloy that has been used for centuries in shipbuilding, architecture and precision instruments. Bronze offers a warm, rich colour and naturally develops a unique patina over time.

Every watch ages differently. Depending on how it is worn, contact with the skin and the surrounding environment, the surface gradually changes, creating a unique appearance. Over the years, every Strela Bronze becomes a true one-of-a-kind timepiece, reflecting the personal journey of its owner.

It is no coincidence that bronze has become one of the most desirable case materials in today's premium mechanical watches. Many renowned luxury watch manufacturers deliberately use bronze for selected models because few materials combine elegance, individuality and character so beautifully.

With a diameter of 40 mm, a height of only 14 mm and water resistance of 10 ATM, the Cosmos Bronze offers excellent wearing comfort. The beautifully finished case features brushed sides, polished lugs and a polished bezel, creating a timeless and sophisticated appearance.

The Cosmos Dial – Inspired by Space Exploration

The deep black dial creates a striking contrast with the warm bronze case. Luminous hands and applied luminous hour markers, filled with Super-LumiNova, ensure outstanding readability even in low-light conditions.

The tachymeter scale is inspired by the historic Strela chronographs of the space age. Together with the authentic Cyrillic lettering and the classic Cosmos layout, the dial perfectly captures the spirit of the legendary Soviet space chronographs while maintaining a timeless vintage appearance.

The Classic ST19 Column-Wheel Movement

Inside beats the proven Seagull ST19, one of the finest mechanical chronograph movements still produced today. It is a direct descendant of the legendary Swiss Venus chronograph movement, whose production equipment was transferred to China during the 1960s.

This hand-wound calibre features a traditional column-wheel mechanism, still regarded as the highest-quality construction for mechanical chronographs. Compared with simpler cam-operated systems, the column wheel provides an exceptionally smooth, precise and satisfying operation of the chronograph functions.

The movement features 21 jewels, beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour, offers a power reserve of approximately 45 hours, and is equipped with modern shock protection. It is widely appreciated for its reliability, durability and ease of servicing.

The screw-down   crystal case back offers a fascinating view of the beautifully engineered column-wheel chronograph mechanism, making the movement itself a pleasure to admire for every enthusiast of traditional watchmaking.

Two Leather Straps Included

The Strela Cosmos Bronze comes fitted with the original Strela pull-through leather strap. In addition, you will receive a premium RIOS1931 leather strap of your choice, allowing you to personalize the character of your watch whenever you wish.

A Chronograph with Genuine Space Heritage

The Strela Cosmos Bronze combines authentic space history, traditional watchmaking and one of the most fascinating case materials available today to create an extraordinary timepiece. With every passing day, the bronze case develops an individual patina, ensuring that every watch becomes truly unique.

For enthusiasts of mechanical chronographs, historic space watches and authentic horological heritage, the Strela Cosmos Bronze is a timepiece full of character—built to be enjoyed for decades to come.