Vintage Poljot 2628.H 1979 USSR Watch Silver Dial NOS ZIM Bracelet
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Vintage Poljot 2628.H Mechanical Watch – Late 1970s, USSR
Authentic Soviet mechanical wristwatch produced by Poljot at the First Moscow Watch Factory (1МЧЗ) in the late 1970s. The watch combines a characteristic cushion-shaped case with a refined silver dial and classic Soviet mechanical engineering.
Design & Dial
The cushion-style case reflects late Soviet industrial aesthetics, offering strong wrist presence and balanced proportions. The dial is finished in silver tone with clear, high-contrast detailing.
- Silver dial
- Blue minute markers
- Blue Poljot logo
- Applied silver-tone hour indices
- Polished silver-tone hour and minute hands
- Red central seconds hand
- Day and date aperture at 3 o’clock
Movement & Specifications
- Brand: Poljot (1МЧЗ, USSR)
- Caliber: 2628.H
- Type: Mechanical, hand-wound
- Jewels: 17
- Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
- Power Reserve: Approximately 46 hours
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day, date
- Date Adjustment: Side pusher at 8 o’clock
The 2628.H movement is known for durability, straightforward construction, and stable timekeeping performance.
Case & Dimensions
- Case Shape: Cushion
- Material: Chrome-plated brass
- Case Back: Stainless steel, screw-down
- Dimensions: 37 × 44 mm
- Thickness: Approx. 11.5 mm (including crystal)
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Crystal: Domed acrylic
Case Back Engraving – A Watch with Personal History
This watch carries a genuine personal story. The stainless steel case back features a commemorative engraving in Russian:
“Дорогому мужу Анатолию от жены”
(“To dear husband Anatoly from his wife”)
Date: 23.02.1979
Such engravings were traditionally made to mark significant occasions. This detail transforms the watch from a standard vintage timepiece into a historical object with documented personal provenance from 1979.
Bracelet
The watch is fitted with a completely new old-stock (NOS) stainless steel ZIM bracelet.
- Unworn condition
- Stainless steel construction
- Folding clasp
- Adjustable length
Service
The watch was professionally serviced on 26 February 2026. The movement was fully disassembled, cleaned, lubricated with modern watch oils, reassembled, and carefully regulated. It is functioning properly and ready for daily use or collection.
Condition
The case shows natural signs of age consistent with a genuine late-1970s timepiece. The dial remains clean and well-preserved. The new bracelet improves wearability while preserving the correct vintage character.
Summary
A late-1970s Poljot 2628.H featuring a distinctive cushion case, silver dial with blue accents, reliable hand-wound movement, documented recent service, and a personal commemorative engraving that gives the watch authentic historical depth.
Overview
- Year
- 1979
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- First Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2628
Case size
- Weight
- 200 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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