Buran

Buran was founded in 2000 as one of three watch brands - alongside Aviator and Sturmanskie - created by Volmax, a company formed by former employees of the First Moscow Watch Factory (Poljot). The brand drew its name and inspiration from the Soviet Buran space shuttle, which completed its historic unmanned orbital flight on November 15, 1988. Initially, Buran watches were assembled in Moscow using classic Russian Poljot movements such as the caliber 3133 chronograph and 2612 alarm movement. The brand established itself as the luxury-oriented line within the Volmax portfolio, featuring chronographs, moonphase complications, and pilot watches. In 2007, Volmax relocated Buran production to Switzerland, founding Buran S.A. in Porrentruy. This transformed Buran into a 'Swiss Made' brand while retaining its Russian design heritage. Modern Buran SA watches utilize Swiss ETA and Peseux movements. Original Russian-made Buran watches with Poljot movements remain collectible among enthusiasts.