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Raketa
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This article is about the watch manufacturer. For hydrofoil, see Raketa (hydrofoil). For bandy club, see Dynamo Kazan Bandy Club.
Raketa (Russian: Ракета, IPA: [rɐˈkʲɛtə], "Rocket") wristwatches, have been manufactured since 1961 by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory in Saint Petersburg. The Petrodvorets Watch Factory is Russia's oldest factory, founded by Peter the Great in 1721. Raketa watches have been produced for the Red Army, the Soviet Navy, and for North Pole expeditions, as well as for civilians. Today, Raketa is one of a handful of global watch brands that produces its own movements from start to finish.[clarification needed][1][2][3][4][5]
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Product type | 1985 Model "Petrodvorets Classic" |
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Owner | Petrodvorets Watch Factory |
Country | Russia |
Introduced | 1961 |
Website | raketa |
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