Russia - Reward - USSR watch "Молния " Navy КСФ Краснознаменный СеверныйФлот". - 2002

Connection to the K-141 "Kursk" Submarine TragedyWhile these watches were not officially marketed under the name "In Memory of Kursk" in civilian catalogs, their design, the "КСФ" lettering, and the 2002 manufacturing date in your passport connect them directly to the aftermath of the K-141 "Kursk" submarine catastrophe.The Northern Fleet Context: The nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine Kursk belonged to the KSF (Northern Fleet). It tragically sank in the Barents Sea in August 2000. The recovery operations, investigation, and national mourning spanned the entirety of 2001. By 2002 (the date in your watch passport), memorials were being erected across Russia, and commemorative items were commissioned to honor the lost crew.The Symbolism of the Flags: The combination of the Soviet and Russian naval flags carries deep meaning for the Kursk. The submarine's construction began during the Soviet era (1990) under the Soviet flag, but she was completed and commissioned into active service in the new Russian Federation (1994) under the St. Andrew's flag. For Northern Fleet submariners in 2002, these two flags represented a shared history of triumph and tragedy.Targeted Military Commissions: The Molniya factory was the primary supplier of technical clocks and pocket watches for the Russian Ministry of Defense. Following the tragedy, between 2001 and 2003, the factory received dedicated orders from naval veteran organizations, KSF commands, and the administrations of closed military towns (ZATOs) in the Murmansk region where the Kursk crew had lived.Purpose of the Edition: This strict, non-commercial design with standard Cyrillic lettering was manufactured primarily to be presented to submarine veterans, surviving crew mates of the Kursk, and active-duty officers of the Northern Fleet as a token of solidarity, honor, and remembrance.

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NOS condition [ New Old Stock].
Working condition.


What’s Included (Full Set):
"Molniya" Pocket Watch (Navy КСФ edition).
Original Factory Paper Passport with official quality control (OTK) stamps (guarantees authenticity and confirms production details).
Original Presentation Box / Case.

# Technical Specifications:

Movement: Famous Caliber 3602, manual wind-up mechanical movement (domestically developed based on the historic Swiss Cortébert caliber). 18 Jewels.


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I didn't test the running duration or accuracy; I wound the watch, and it started running steadily.