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It would be great find for any collector
Up for sale is a genuinely unique piece of Soviet horological history – an authentic Slava 26 Jewels mechanical wristwatch featuring a rare personalized Soviet presentation engraving on the case back.
The watch features a deep black dial with clear Arabic numerals, gold-tone hands, and a dual calendar aperture displaying both the day of the week and date at 3 o'clock. Driven by the high-grade Slava Caliber 2428 movement with 26 jewels and double mainspring barrels, it is housed in a classic chromed case. The back cover carries an authentic Cyrillic presentation inscription: "To respected Vladimir Stepanovich from the repair team, May 27, 1988" ("Уважаемому Владимиру Степановичу 27.05.88 от коллектива ремзоны"), adding incredible historic character. It comes fitted with a brand-new black PU leather strap, running strong and keeping good time!
DEFECTS: Honest minor traces of wear on the case chrome finish consistent with age and authentic use
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR (СССР)
MANUFACTURER: Slava (2nd Watch Factory, Moscow)
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8
CASE
Chrome-plated case with a stainless steel screw-lock back cover featuring historic Soviet presentation engraving.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back cover: "Уважаемому Владимиру Степановичу 27.05.88 от коллектива ремзоны" (To respected Vladimir Stepanovich from the repair team, May 27, 1988), Serial number 388754
GLASS
Classic acrylic crystal true to original Soviet specifications.
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 9
DIAL
Original black dial with crisp Arabic hour markers, day-date window at 3 o'clock, signed in Cyrillic.
Condition (10-point scale): 9
Inscriptions on the dial: Slava logo, 26 jewels and made in USSR
STRAP
NEW PU leather strap
Condition (10-point scale): 10
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Hand-winding
Caliber: Slava 2428 (26 Jewels)
Features
Manual wind with double mainspring barrels
Central sweep second hand
Day of the week and date display with quickset pusher at 2 o'clock
Data
26 jewels
Frequency: 18,000 A/h
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.46 inch (37.0 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.56 inch (39.5 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.71 inch (43.5 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.43 inch (11.0 mm) |
Crystal Diameter |
1.34 inch (34.0 mm) |
Total Weight |
~1.90 oz (54.0 g) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date |
Country made |
USSR (СССР) |
Dimensions of watches
HISTORY & LORE
The Second Moscow Watch Factory (Slava) was renowned for producing reliable, everyday Soviet timepieces. In USSR culture, quality mechanical watches were frequently awarded to dedicated enterprise workers, engineers, and service personnel on special occasions, milestone anniversaries, or retirement, often engraved with heartfelt dedications from work collectives. Such personalized pieces carry a vivid piece of genuine history from the late Soviet era.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
- 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.
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Date/Day adjustment warning: Avoid changing the date/day manually between 20:00 and 04:00, as the automatic calendar change gears are engaged during this timeframe.
- Every 2-3 years it is recommended to service, clean, and oil vintage watches to keep them running accurately for decades to come.
- Keep your watch away from strong magnetic fields (large speakers, modern computers, magnets) since magnetic exposure can alter the balance spring performance.
- 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.
PAYMENT
- Total amount due includes the final item price plus Shipping.
- Shipping charges are determined based upon the destination address. Please note that buyers are responsible for any applicable local customs procedures.
SHIPPING
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:
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European Countries: approximately 7-10 days;
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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!
RETURNS/REFUNDS
We accept returns in compliance with standard platform terms. Items must be returned in their original vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
FEEDBACK
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Thank you for your interest in our vintage treasures!
Please let us know if you have any questions. Good luck!
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