Mechanical movements of the Cold War: how the Soviets revolutionized wristwatches

A Czech staggers into police station in 1968 during the Fraternal Assistance.

Czech: Hey, a few minutes ago a Swiss soldier knocked me out and took my Russian watch.

Desk Sergeant: You must still be rattled - you mean a Russian soldier knocked you out and took your Swiss watch.

Czech: Well, maybe, but you said it, not me.

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