It would be great find for any collector

Discover the timeless elegance and functional sophistication of the Raketa 2628.H Octagon Soviet Mechanical Men's Wristwatch. This is the highly desirable export version, featuring all inscriptions and the calendar display fully in English. Crafted by the esteemed Petrodvorets Watch Factory (PChZ), this wristwatch beautifully marries bold, industrial Soviet engineering with international aesthetic appeal.

The distinct octagonal case design of this Raketa model exudes a sense of strength, individuality, and retro-futuristic charm, making a strong statement on the wrist. It features a gorgeous textured silver dial with applied hour markers, beautifully complemented by a double day-and-date calendar complication.

At the heart of this timepiece beats the extremely robust and reliable Raketa 2628.H manual-wind movement with 19 jewels, SU (Soviet Union) mark, and a shockproof balance. It has been fully serviced by a professional watchmaker, runs strong, and comes paired with a brand new, comfortable black PU leather strap as a gift! Ready to be worn or added to your collection.

DEFECTS: Honest minor signs of vintage wear. Light wear to the chrome plating on the bezel and case edges, and minor scratches on the acrylic crystal, which only add to the authentic vintage character of this 40+ year old timepiece.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USSR (СССР)

MANUFACTURER: Petrodvorets Watch Factory (PChZ / Raketa)

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

CASE

Bold octagonal chrome-plated case with a contrasting dark bezel and prominent decorative screw accents.

Condition (10-point scale): 8-9

Inscriptions on the back cover: Serial number 898

GLASS

Material: Acrylic Glass

Condition (10-point scale): 8

DIAL

Stunning original textured silver dial with applied baton indexes, central seconds, and dual English calendar window at 3 o'clock.

Condition (10-point scale): 8

Inscriptions on the dial: Raketa, Made in USSR

STRAP

Brand new high-quality PU leather strap included as a free gift!

MOVEMENT

Mechanical: Manual Hand-winding

Caliber: Authentic Raketa 2628.H (19 Jewels, SU Marked)

Features
Manual wind / Sweep second / Day & Date
Quickset date (activated by repeatedly pulling out the crown)
Shockproof balance mechanism

Data
11.5''', Dm = 26.0mm, Do = 26.65mm
H = 4.8mm (dial spacer +0.2mm)
F = 1.2mm, T = 2.5mm
19 jewels
f = 18,000 A/h
Power reserve: approx. 45 hours
Balance staff: U3365 / Stem: W2988

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. 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.

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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!

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