In Soviet Russia, all that was related to the military or intelligence services, was of a shade of prestige and elitism. Practically not available in the free market, Commander were no exception - they have always been the envy and pride, a symbol of belonging to the Big Red Mashine.Eto premium watches, they give, hand, reward them. About them invent jokes, watch Commander will meet you on the pages of dozens of modern Russian literature, you will see them every day on television and owners on the street. When, after the fall of the Soviet Union to the Russian market surged goods world's most famous producers, these mechanical watches are no longer status, but then came to the fore their other qualities that the popularity of the brand even increased.
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