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Ruhla · Space Control

Ruhla Space Control "Sigmund Jähn 1978" Automatic

$519In stock

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Lume
Luminous hands

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8315
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
60h

Miyota

A larger automatic from Miyota's 8000 family with an extended 60-hour power reserve at 21,600 vph and 26 jewels. Like the rest of the 8-series base it is non-hacking and cannot be hand-wound, and it suits bigger, robust automatic watches.

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2 colorways

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The Ruhla Space Control "Sigmund Jähn 1978" Automatic is an automatic watch, with a 40mm stainless steel case, 13mm thick, powered by the Miyota 8315 movement and a 60-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $519.

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