RARE SOVIET USSR RUSSIAN RAKETA ANTIQUE POCKET WATCH 

Russian Soviet USSR "Raketa"

Mechanical Pocket Watch gold plated (Au).

    Russian watches (pocket watch) were always very popular worldwide. Genuine connoisseurs highly rated the Russian watches for their functionality, reliable movement and design. And it is not a surprise because the traditions of Russian quality go back to the times of Cathrine II. At that time the first watch factory in St.Petersburg was opened. The real developement of the watch industry began in the Soviet period. Approximately twenty watch factories produced famous Russian watches.

     I would like to tell you about the history of the brand "Raketa" ("Rocket")

    Petrodvortsovy Watch Factory has deep historical roots going to the 18th century when in 1721 by decree of Peter the Great the Imperial Lapidary Factory was founded. The factory got the present name in 1954 by the decision of the Soviet government and has since specialized in the production of men's wrist and pocket watches. All watches produced by the factory since 1962, are called Raketa. The "Raketa" ("Rocket") watches were the most famous "civil" watches for the Russian people, without a military destination. They were manufactured by "Petrodvoretz watch factory", located in the city of Petrodvoretz (about 30 km. from St.Petersburg.

     I would like to introduce to your attention mechanical pocket watch "Raketa". This model of watch has gold plated (Au20). This watch is in perfect working order. Every part of mechanism is clean and its working condition is excellent. Signed on dial - Raketa, 23 Jewels, Made in USSR.This watch is original and beautiful model for your collecting

• The watch has gold plated (Au)
• Diameter of  case: 40mm
• Diameter of a dial: 35 mm
• Thickness: 9mm
• 23 jewels (rubies). 3602- fully mechanical movement
• Manual winding-up

·         Shipping:

I ship worldwide. This item will be shipped to you from Europe (Ukraine) and will be arriving within 10-15 business days to your destination. I usually send all items within 1-2 business days after receiving of payment.

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