It would be great find for any collector

Up for sale is a genuinely historic and highly collectible piece of Soviet horology – the legendary Raketa 24 Hours mechanical wrist watch. Produced in the 1980s by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory (PChZ), this iconic timepiece features a unique 24-hour movement where the hour hand makes only one complete rotation per day, making it impossible to confuse AM and PM time.

The watch is in fully working condition, running strong and keeping accurate time. The classic gold-plated case houses the famous in-house Raketa 2623.H manual-wind movement with 19 jewels and a shockproof balance. The authentic dial has developed a beautiful patina with honest traces of time that add great vintage character. The watch has been updated with a brand new, flawless acrylic crystal and comes paired with a fresh, unused PU leather strap. Please see the high-resolution photos for a detailed assessment of the piece!

DEFECTS: Authentic traces of time on the dial, honest minor scuffs and wear on the gold-plated case as expected from a genuine vintage watch.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR (СССР)

MANUFACTURER: Petrodvorets Watch Factory (PChZ, Raketa)

OVERALL CONDITION (10-point scale): 8-9

CASE

Classic gold-plated Soviet-era case with two crowns (the classic design variant without the external city bezel).

Condition (10-point scale): 8

Inscriptions on the back cover: Authentic serial number engraving.

GLASS

Brand new high-grade thick acrylic crystal, providing excellent clarity and scratch-free look.

Material: Acrylic Glass (New)

Condition (10-point scale): 10

DIAL

100% original Raketa 24-hour dial with elegant blue hands, Arabic numeral markers, and authentic vintage patina.

Condition (10-point scale): 7-8

Inscriptions on the dial: Raketa (РАКЕТА) and Made in USSR (Сделано в СССР)

STRAP

Brand NEW black PU leather strap.

Condition (10-point scale): 10

MOVEMENT

Mechanical: Hand-winding

Caliber: Authentic Raketa 2623.H (19 Jewels)

Features
Manual wind / Stem wind
Central sweep second hand
Unique 24-hour display mechanism
Shock-resistant balance device

Data
11.5''', Dm = 26.0mm, Do = 26.65mm
H = 4.4mm
19 jewels
f = 18,000 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 45 hours

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS

Dimensions of watches

HISTORY & LORE

All vintage watches are fine mechanical instruments. Please handle this historical artifact with care to ensure its long operation.

• Vintage mechanical watches should not be beaten or dropped - shocks can damage the balance staff.
• Vintage timepieces are generally NOT waterproof. Protect your watch 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.
• 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.
• Mechanical watch is not recommended to use for engage in extreme sports, and expose them to excessive vibration loads. Recoil force, which take on the clock, affect their reliability and precision. No matter how perfect was not anti-shock mechanism, there is always the chance of excessive load that details of the mechanism can not survive.
• Watch with calendar. It is not recommended to adjust, the date between 20.00 and 06.00, because at this time involved a mechanism for automatic adjustment date. Translation pointers calendars manually in this position arrows may damage the mechanism. Date changes should be made, relegating pre-clockwise to lower sector of the dial (for example, to position 6 (18.00) hours).
• Chronograph watches. In most cases, these watches contain the "start/stop" button and "reset" button. It is strongly recommended not to press the "reset" if the chronograph is running. Before you use the "Reset" button need to stop the chronograph by button "start/stop". Using the "reset" when running chronograph can damage the mechanism of most models of watches.

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 vintage condition as received. Return shipping costs are to be covered by the Buyer.

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