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It would be great find for any collector and lover of fine Soviet theme timepieces
Up for sale is an original, highly sought-after 1950s vintage Soviet mechanical wristwatch: Ural (Урал), manufactured in the 1st quarter of 1958 by the famous Chelyabinsk Watch Factory (ChChZ / Molnija). This classic timepiece features a striking original black dial with warm golden-tone Arabic numerals, golden hands, and central sweep seconds.
The watch is powered by the rugged in-house 16-jewel Soviet Molnija Caliber 3608 hand-wound movement. Housed in a distinctively shaped anodized aluminum case with a snap-off stainless steel back cover (serial #50642), it comes fitted with a new black PU leather strap. The watch has been cleaned, oiled, fully serviced, and is running accurately!
DEFECTS: Minor natural wear marks/patina on the case back and case typical for a vintage watch
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR / Soviet Union
MANUFACTURER: Chelyabinsk Watch Factory (Molnija / ChChZ)
OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8 out of 10 (Serviced)
CASE
Anodized aluminum case with stainless steel back cover.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back cover: 50642
GLASS
Acrylic crystal.
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 8
DIAL
Original black dial with golden Arabic numerals and hands.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the dial: Урал (Ural)
STRAP
NEW black PU leather strap
Condition (10-point scale): 10
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Hand-winding
Caliber: Authentic Soviet Molnija Caliber 3608 (16 Jewels)
Features
Manual wind / Stem wind
Central sweep seconds
Stamped 1-58 (1st quarter 1958 production)
Soviet pocket-watch derived movement architecture
Data
16 jewels
Made in USSR hand-wound movement
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.54 inch (39.0 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.69 inch (43.0 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.85 inch (47.0 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.47 inch (12.0 mm) |
Glass Diameter |
1.26 inch (32.0 mm) |
Total Weight |
~1.59 oz (45.0 g) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, seconds |
Country made |
USSR |
Dimensions of watches
HISTORY & LORE
Produced during the 1950s by the Chelyabinsk Watch Factory (ChChZ), the Ural watch brand is iconic for utilizing the large 36mm pocket watch movement architecture (Caliber 3608) adapted into a wrist watch with a central seconds module. Due to its impressive wrist presence and rugged construction, Ural watches are among the most desirable vintage Soviet wristwatches for collectors around the world.
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.
- 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 condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.
FEEDBACK
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