Are Sekonda watches real?
Sekonda is a British wristwatch manufacturer. Established in 1966, Sekonda watches were originally produced in the Soviet Union, at the First Moscow Watch Factory in Moscow and the Petrodvorets Watch Factory in Leningrad. Many Soviet-era Sekonda watches exported to the West were re-badged Poljot and Raketa watches.
What Sekonda watch do I have?
HOW CAN I IDENTIFY MY SEKONDA WATCH? The latest Sekonda watches have a four or five digit model number on the case back at the bottom. Generally, men’s watches start with a “1 or 3” and women’s with a “2 or 4”.
What country makes Sekonda watches?
British
Sekonda is a British designed brand and we take pride in our original and ongoing goal of providing simply great, stylish watches at great prices. Sekonda began with a small collection of Russian mechanical watches, and soon became a household name.
Is Sekonda a Russian brand?
In 1993, shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union, Sekonda severed all ties with the Russian watch industry. Since then, Sekonda has marketed primarily fashion watches produced in Hong Kong. It is still the number one watch brand in the UK.
Where are Sekonda watches made?
In the late 1970s, the world embraced new electronic technology and Sekonda switched from producing mechanical watches in Russia to quartz battery models made in Asia. Sekonda introduced more styles to their lines, influenced by the fashion market providing stylish watches at great value.
Does a Sekonda watch have a battery?
After fitting a new battery in your Sekonda Seksy we can also check that the watch is resealed to its original specification.
Is Sekonda a Russian watch?
NO TIME FOR NONSENSE. Sekonda is a British designed brand and we take pride in our original and ongoing goal of providing simply great, stylish watches at great prices. Sekonda began with a small collection of Russian mechanical watches, and soon became a household name.
What country are Sekonda watches made?
Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, Sekonda no longer has Russian ties and all its watches have been produced from factories in Hong Kong since 1993.
Are Sekonda watches gold?
This timepiece features a round gold plated case enclosing a silver sunray dial finished with a day/date display. The watch is fastened with a gold plated stainless steel bracelet and has water resistance to 50 metres.
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