The Okean 3133 Final Edition 1976-2011 is a watch produced by Volmax company to mark the end of the caliber 3133 production and to celebrate the original Okean watch first made in 1976 using the Poljot 3133 movement. Originally it was the idea developed by the Russian section of the Spanish watch forum but later Volmax made so bold as to issue an additional run of the watches apparently not exceeding the original run of 300 units. So there should be only 600 of these watches. You can find more info on this iconic watch by using the search function on this blog.
Of all the remakes of the 2000 decade, the Final Edition is the most faithful to the original but with some major improvements - the case is all stainless steel (the original had chrome plated brass alloy). Also the Final Edition is a bit larger while retaining all the proportions of the original.
Of all the remakes of the 2000 decade, the Final Edition is the most faithful to the original but with some major improvements - the case is all stainless steel (the original had chrome plated brass alloy). Also the Final Edition is a bit larger while retaining all the proportions of the original.
Only a year ago you could still buy the watch in one or two Volmax-affiliated stores in Moscow. But no longer.
However it appears that two Internet sellers specializing in Russian watches have some left -- apparently coming from Volmax' second run (like my own) watch. These sellers are Julian Kampmann and Juri Levenberg, both of Germany. Both have it at a hefty price of EUR 695 although you could probably get 19% off if you come from outside the European Union.
Okean 3133 1976-2011 Final Edition - Julian Kampmann
And Juri Levenberg apparently also has at least 3 left.
Okean 3133 1976-2011 Final Edition - Juri Levenberg
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More of my Okean Final Edition photography from this site.
The one below is not mine but photos are... I photographed it at a store about a year ago when you could still find it there. The watch shown below also has certain minor differences.
You can also read up on the Okean (Okeah meaning Ocean) 3133 1976-2011 Final Edition here - where this link directs you (it's still on my blog so click safely).
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