u/Vin-Benzin

Made in USSR, good condition with original plastic strap. Export version. Pretty sure that it was inspired by the Casio F84W, but the soviets done everything differently to get the water resistance.

It is very interesting how thick the acryllic glass is. Also note that in order to change the battery you need to remove the front and take out the module.

The strap is also very different. It will be impossible to replace if I won't find any new old stock ones since it has a weird t shape end (see last picture)

Elektronika 53 movement, very basic: Time, date, day of the week. That's it.

Best function is that you can manually adjust the accuracy in the time setting mode if the watch is too fast or too slow.

I own this beauty for almost 5 years now. Manufacture date November 2020 made by Technochas in Belarus. To my understanding they use the same equipment which was used by Integral for Elektronika 5 watches.

This watch is just like a digital watch you would buy 40 years ago: mineral crystal, chrome plated brass case, same module with same weaknesses, incandescent backlight, no water resistance, the original bracelet which was the worst I ever worn (and I say that as a guy who wears Vostok on stock bracelet).

One thing this piece is absolutely superior at - it's 7 melody alarm is hella loud. It puts any Casio in shame. The stock bracelet was the most painful thing that was ever on my wrist, so I swapped it out for a jubilee style bracelet. Anyways this is one of the most unique timepiece I own, and it's a great conversation starter.

Technochas recently switched to stainless steel cases on all of their models, which gives it a 30m water resistance, maybe in the future I'll get another one😉.