Emma Taylor

Watches With a History: Finds and Tips of a Collector Vitaly Buzoverya

Every watch collector dreams of coming across a rare and valuable item. In the 1990s, after the collapse of the USSR, it was easier to find precious Soviet watches than now. Owners would sell them at an affordable price on flea markets and in thrift stores. However, even then, it was rare luck to discover a rarity among hundreds or thousands of items on offer. Vitaliy Buzoverya, a renowned collector and an expert in Soviet watches, shares his personal experience and tips for aspiring connoisseurs.