Pobeda Soviet Watch 2602 Samara Maslennikov Watch Factory Made in USSR 1980s
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Vintage Pobeda Mechanical Wristwatch — ZIM Cal. 2602 (1980s)
A genuine Soviet-era Pobeda wristwatch produced in the 1980s at the Maslennikov Watch Factory (ZIM) in Samara, USSR. This vintage timepiece features a textured silver dial, black Arabic numerals, a small-seconds subdial, and its original ZIM stainless-steel bracelet with a folding adjustable clasp. The watch has been fully serviced by a professional watchmaker (disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, regulation).
Dial and Case
- Textured silver dial with repeating geometric pattern
- Black Arabic numerals and slim black hands
- Golden applied hour markers at 3 and 9 o’clock
- Small seconds subdial above 6 o’clock
- Case: Chrome-plated brass (not stainless steel). The case is not perfectly circular — it has an angular / faceted profile with defined edges and straight lugs (see photos).
- Crystal: slightly domed (vintage condition)
Movement
Equipped with the reliable ZIM Calibre 2602, a hand-wound mechanical movement produced by the Maslennikov factory. The movement in this watch has been fully serviced: complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, reassembly with fresh lubricants, and regulation.
Condition
- Professionally serviced and in good working order
- Chrome-plated brass case shows light vintage wear and surface scratches consistent with age
- Dial and hands in well-preserved condition
- Original ZIM stainless-steel bracelet with folding adjustable clasp
Specifications
- Brand: Pobeda (Победа)
- Factory: Maslennikov Watch Factory (ZIM), Samara, USSR
- Movement: ZIM 2602, manual wind
- Production: 1980s
- Case material: chrome-plated brass
- Case diameter: 34 mm (without crown)
- Lug-to-lug: 42 mm
- Thickness (with crystal): 11 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Bracelet: Original ZIM stainless steel, folding adjustable clasp
Included
- The watch with original bracelet
- Guarantee of recent professional service
This is an authentic Soviet Pobeda wristwatch — a collectible piece of USSR watchmaking history and a reliable everyday mechanical timepiece.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Maslennikov (ZIM)
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2602
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 34 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Silver
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Carefully packed and sent with tracking — typically 7–21 business days depending on destination.
Every watch is a genuine Soviet-era original, inspected and (where noted) serviced before it ships.
If it isn't right, return it within 14 days for a refund — just get in touch and we'll sort it out.
A Soviet mechanical watch has no battery — it runs on a tiny wound spring, just as it did decades ago. Treat it kindly and it will keep good time for many years. Here is how to wind, set and care for yours.
Winding a hand-wound watch
- Wind it off your wrist. Hold the watch in one hand so you do not put sideways stress on the winding stem.
- Turn the crown clockwise (away from you) with your thumb and forefinger, in smooth, steady turns.
- Stop as soon as you feel firm resistance. Do not force that last turn — a fully wound spring stops abruptly, and pushing past it can damage the mainspring.
- A full wind lasts roughly 24–40 hours. Winding once a day, at about the same time, keeps the watch running and accurate.
Automatic (self-winding) models
Some Soviet watches — certain Vostok and Slava models — wind themselves from the motion of your wrist. If one has stopped, give the crown 20–30 gentle turns to get it started, then simply wear it. You cannot over-wind a healthy automatic.
Setting the time & date
- Gently pull the crown out to the setting position and turn it to move the hands. Setting the time forwards (clockwise) is kindest to the movement.
- If your watch has a date, avoid changing it between roughly 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The date mechanism is engaged during those hours and forcing it can break it — move the hands to mid-morning first, then set the date.
- Push the crown fully back in when you are finished.
Everyday care
- Keep it dry. Vintage watches are not water resistant, even if marked so decades ago. Take it off before washing your hands, swimming or showering.
- Avoid magnets — speakers, phones, laptops and magnetic clasps can magnetise the movement and make it run fast.
- Avoid knocks. Take the watch off for sport or heavy work.
- A vintage movement that keeps time to within about a minute or two a day is running well. Small variation is normal and part of their charm.
Storage & service
When you are not wearing it, store the watch flat in its box, away from heat and moisture. There is no need to keep it fully wound at all times. To keep it healthy, have it professionally serviced every 3–5 years — a clean and fresh lubrication is what lets these watches run, quite literally, for generations.
Look after it and your Soviet Time piece will outlast its battery-powered cousins many times over. If anything ever feels wrong, write to support@soviet-time.com. You can also review our Returns & guarantee. — Igor, your watchmaker
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