Vintage Poljot Olympic Watch 1980 – Soviet Mechanical Wristwatch, Serviced & Running Accurately
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Vintage Soviet Polet Watch — Moscow 1980 Olympics Edition
A genuine piece of Olympic-era history from the First Moscow Watch Factory — a fully serviced vintage Polet mechanical wristwatch featuring the iconic Moscow 1980 Olympic design.
This authentic Polet (Poljot) watch was produced around 1979 in anticipation of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The metallic blue dial displays the official Olympic emblem and retains a distinctive Soviet aesthetic with natural vintage patina.
Key Details
- Movement: Poljot 2614.2N — mechanical, 17 jewels, shock protection, quickset date, 21,600 vph (~3 Hz), ~42-hour power reserve
- Servicing: Fully serviced in February 2026 — complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication and adjustment
- Case: Barrel-shaped chrome-plated brass with stainless steel caseback
- Case Size: 37 × 44 mm (without crown × lug-to-lug)
- Thickness: ~11 mm (including acrylic crystal)
- Lug Width: 18 mm
- Dial: Metallic blue with Moscow 1980 Olympic emblem and Cyrillic text
- Markers: Applied rectangular indices
- Hands: Polished hour and minute hands, central seconds hand — white
- Date: Quickset date at 3 o’clock
- Crystal: Domed acrylic, period correct
- Strap: Not included (watch is sold without strap)
- Parts: All movement and dial components are original Soviet parts
Condition
The watch is in honest vintage condition, showing visible signs of age such as scratches, scuffs, and wear on the case and crystal. These are consistent with long-term use and add to its authenticity and character. The dial remains attractive with a well-preserved Olympic motif.
Service & Reliability
The movement was fully overhauled in February 2026 by a professional watchmaker. The service included complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and regulation. Any worn components were replaced with original Soviet parts sourced from donor movements to maintain authenticity.
After servicing, the watch runs reliably and keeps accurate time within expectations for this caliber. All functions operate correctly, including winding, time-setting, and quickset date.
Notes for Buyers
- Photos are part of the description — please review them carefully for condition details
- A solid choice for collectors of Soviet watches and Olympic memorabilia
- Additional photos (movement, dial, caseback) available upon request
Thank you for your interest. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Overview
- Year
- 1980
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- First Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Jewels
- 17 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 37 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Blue
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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