It would be great find for any collector

Up for sale is a genuinely unique and highly collectible piece of horological history - the custom-built Raketa "Polar / Полярные" 24-Hour mechanical wrist watch. This timepiece features an authentic, original Soviet Raketa Caliber 2623.H manual-wind movement, a true 24-hour mechanism originally designed for polar explorers, submariners, and astronauts who needed to track time in conditions where day and night could not be distinguished normally.

The watch is upgraded with a brand new, modern stainless steel case featuring a durable gold-tone PVD coating. It comes equipped with a see-through mineral glass exhibition caseback, allowing a direct view of the classic USSR mechanical movement inside. The watch is paired with a brand new, high-quality black leather strap. The movement has been fully checked, oiled, and serviced - running strong and keeping accurate time!

DEFECTS: None. Modern case and crystal are brand new; movement is fully serviced.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR (СССР)

MANUFACTURER: Petrodvorets Watch Factory (Raketa)

OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 10

CASE

New custom stainless steel case with premium gold-tone PVD coating and a transparent exhibition mineral glass caseback.

Condition (10-point scale): 10

Inscriptions on the back cover: Transparent caseback showing the movement markings (2623.H / SU)

GLASS

Scratch-free high-grade mineral glass on both front and back cover.

Material: Mineral Glass

Condition (10-point scale): 10

DIAL

Classic white 24-hour "Polar / Полярные" dial with blue artistic geometric lines, luminous hour hands, and a central second hand.

Condition (10-point scale): 10

Inscriptions on the dial: Raketa (Ракета), Polar (ПОЛЯРНЫЕ)

STRAP

NEW genuine leather strap

Condition (10-point scale): 10

MOVEMENT

Mechanical: Hand-winding

Caliber: Authentic Soviet Raketa 2623.H

Features
Manual wind
True 24-Hour Dial rotation
Central sweep second hand
Shock-resistant balance device

Data
Dm = 26.0mm
19 jewels
f = 18,000 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS

Dimensions of watches

HISTORY & LORE

All Antique and vintage watches are mechanical. Repairs require precision, so please handle this historical artifact with care.

• Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
• Vintage watches are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your timekeeper from direct contact with water, heavy rain, or high humidity.
• If your watch becomes wet it should be dried off quickly. Carefully open all covers and use a hair drier to blow dry the movement, dial, covers, crown. This will reduce the amount of rust.
• If your watch becomes wet with any kind of salt water you should immediately immerse or spray your watch with fresh (no-salt) water to remove all the salt from the works before drying the watch completely. Any salt left in the watch will combine with moisture in the air to rust metal components of the movement, case etc.
• Winding any mechanical watch tight may break the mainspring. Stop winding as soon as you feel the natural resistance tightening up.
• When adjusting the hands of your watch, move them in a clockwise direction only to prevent stress on the gear train.
• If you must adjust counter-clockwise make it for small adjustments only (i.e. for minutes, NOT hours).
• Be careful and gentle when adjusting the movement speed (faster or slower). Don't make sharp movements, and don't touch other components in the movement especially the pendulum mechanism.
• Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
• IF the watch is dirty - allow the watch to run down, don't wind it again until you have it serviced by a qualified watch repair expert. Dust will absorb and remove important lubricants and cause the movement pieces to wear down.
• To clean the case, dial and crystal you should use a cloth that does NOT leave fibers as these may get caught up in the movement. Check with your Watch repair expert to get an appropriate cloth.
• Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
• Most Cases and Covers are fine components and will not handle abuse well. The watch should not be shaken, beaten, or stressed.
• Vintage mechanical watches naturally experience a daily deviation error of up to a few minutes. An accuracy of +/- 3 to 5 minutes a day is considered excellent for a classic timepiece.

1. Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
2. Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.

We ship worldwide! This item will be securely packed and dispatched to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered international airmail, complete with a tracking number and insurance coverage. Shipments are processed within 1-3 business days after payment clears.

Typical Delivery Timeframes:

• European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
• USA, Canada, Japan & others: approximately 10-14 days.

NOTE: Actual delivery speeds depend heavily on your local customs handling and postal services. Rest assured, we pack all items with extreme care to guarantee they reach your doorstep in perfect condition!

We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.

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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!

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