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A distinctive piece of post-Soviet watchmaking history featuring striking geometric elegance.
Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible vintage Raketa mechanical wristwatch made in Russia during the early transitional period of the 1990s. Produced by the legendary Petrodvorets Watch Factory (the oldest factory in Russia), this watch represents the fascinating design pivot following the late Soviet era.
This model stands out immediately due to its stylized, square/tonneau chrome-plated "TV style" case and an uncommon silver-white dial decorated with elegant vertical pinstripe texturing. The dial features crisp Arabic numerals, a dark green perimeter minute track, a date window at 3 o'clock, and is signed Сделано в России. Inside, it houses the legendary, robust in-house Raketa Caliber 2614.H SU mechanical movement featuring 19 ruby jewels. Paired with a brand new alligator-style embossed black PU leather strap, this watch is fully prepared for daily wear or to take a proud spot in your collection.
DEFECTS: Honest minor cosmetic signs of wear, hairline marks on the chrome plating, and micro-scratches on the caseback as expected from an authentic vintage item. Overall preserved in great shape.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Russia (with Soviet heritage SU movement)
MANUFACTURER: Petrodvorets Watch Factory (Raketa)
OVERALL COSMETIC CONDITION (10-point scale): 8
CASE
Classic square/tonneau-shaped chrome-plated case with sharp historic lines. Stainless steel friction-fit caseback.
Condition (10-point scale): 8
Inscriptions on the back cover: 048
GLASS
Classic clear vintage acrylic crystal.
Material: Acrylic Glass
Condition (10-point scale): 8
DIAL
100% original silver-white textured pinstripe dial with black Arabic numbers and hands, dark green track framing, and a quick-set date calendar window.
Condition (10-point scale): 8-9
Inscriptions on the dial: Raketa logo, Сделано в России (Made in Russia)
STRAP / BRACELET
Brand new, high-quality black PU leather strap with an elegant crocodile skin texture and silver buckle finish.
Condition (10-point scale): 10 (New)
MOVEMENT
Mechanical: Hand-winding (Manual)
Caliber: Famous In-House Raketa Caliber 2614.H SU (19 Jewels)
Features
Manual wind mechanism
Central sweep second hand
Instantaneous date calendar display window
Shock-proof balance protection device
Data
19 jewels
Beat frequency: 18,000 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 40 hours
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT, FUNCTIONS
Width (Without crown) |
1.28 inch (32.5 mm) |
Width with crown |
1.36 inch (34.5 mm) |
Length (Lug to Lug) |
1.59 inch (40.5 mm) |
Depth (Thickness) |
0.45 inch (11.5 mm) |
Crystal / Glass Diameter |
1.08 inch (27.5 mm) |
Total Weight (with strap) |
1.48 oz (42.0 g) |
Function |
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date window |
Country made |
Russia |
HISTORY & LORE
The Petrodvorets Watch Factory, established by Peter the Great in 1721, is Russia's oldest factory. It began manufacturing fine timepieces under the brand name Raketa (meaning "Rocket") in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic first manned space flight. Raketa became legendary for producing its own movements entirely in-house, supplying robust technical equipment to polar explorers, the Soviet military, and civilians alike.
The Caliber 2614.H is one of Raketa's most praised and widely utilized workhorse movements. Celebrated for its hard-wearing simplicity, ease of servicing, and highly reliable date complication, it transitionally carried the brand through the collapse of the USSR. Watches like this one, minted in the early 1990s, are highly sought-after cultural markers of a changing political landscape combined with pure classic engineering.
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.
- 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.
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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