Vostok Europe Great Explorers Antarctic Expedition Edition - Bellinghausen & Lazarov (GEBLA)

Limited edition commemorating the first Russian Antarctic Expedition took place in 1819–1821 under the direction of Fabien Bellinghausen and Mikhael Lazarov. The expedition aimed to reach the southern ocean in order to prove or disprove the existence of a suspected seventh continent Antarctica. The sloop Vostok was under the command of Bellingshausen, while Lazarev commanded the sloop Mirny Overall, the crew consisted of 190 people.

Due to extreme haste in equipping the voyage (the order was released on March 15, and the departure took place on July 4, 1819), it was impossible to assemble a science team. Thus, almost all scientific observations in the fields of geography, ethnography, and natural history were conducted by officers and the only scientist on board.

This is a quartz chronograph with a polished stainless steel case and leather strap.

Includes box, warranty and instruction booklet.