Poljot Cal. 2614.2H Soviet Watch, Gold-Plated USSR 1970s
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This Poljot men’s wristwatch is a 1970s Soviet piece from the First Moscow Watch Factory, powered by the mechanical caliber 2614.2H. It has been serviced and is a clean, wearable example with a warm copper dial and gold-plated cushion case.
The Look
The copper dial gives this Poljot a strong period character: warm, metallic, and very much of its era without feeling overdone. Slim baton hour markers keep the layout clean, while the dial is signed Poljot, 17 jewels, and Made in USSR in English. Gold-tone hands with white inserts sit neatly against the copper surface, matched by a white central seconds hand for a crisp bit of contrast. The acrylic crystal suits the watch perfectly, adding the softer vintage profile collectors expect from a Soviet dress watch of this period.
Inside the Case
Inside is the First Moscow Watch Factory mechanical caliber 2614.2H, a practical Soviet hand-wound movement with date and central seconds. It is a dependable, collector-friendly caliber, especially appealing here because the watch has been fully serviced.
- Caliber: Poljot 2614.2H
- Jewels: 17
- Beat rate: 21,600 beats per hour
- Power reserve: 40 hours
- Functions: Date and central seconds
- Shock protection: Balance shock protection
Case and Specifications
- Factory: First Moscow Watch Factory, 1MWF
- Reference: 1553xxx
- Era: 1970s, circa 1977
- Gender: Men’s
- Case material: Brass
- Coating: Gold-plated, Au 10
- Case shape: Cushion
- Caseback: Screw-down
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Diameter: 35 mm excluding crown
- Lug-to-lug: 43 mm
- Thickness: 11 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Net weight: 70 g
The Strap
The watch is fitted with a new replacement faux-leather strap with a buckle clasp. It is ready to wear straight away and suits the 18 mm lug width and vintage dress profile well.
Condition and Service
The case is in very good condition, with no large scratches noted. The copper dial is good and free from damage, which is important on a warm-toned vintage dial where marks can easily draw the eye.
The screw-down caseback is in good condition and carries a presentation engraving to I. V. Pomortsev from colleagues, dated 1977. The watch is all original apart from the replacement strap. Service was completed on 9 October 2026 and included full disassembly, cleaning, washing, reassembly, lubrication, and regulation.
Why This One Is Interesting
This Poljot brings together several details collectors like to see: a First Moscow Watch Factory origin, the 17-jewel caliber 2614.2H, a copper dial with English Made in USSR text, and a gold-plated cushion case in very good condition. The personal caseback engraving adds a real period touch without affecting the clean look on the wrist.
What's Included
- Poljot Soviet wristwatch
- New replacement faux-leather strap
Overview
- Reference
- 1553xxx
- Year
- circa 1977
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- First Moscow Watch Factory (1MWF)
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2614.2H
- Jewels
- 17 jewels
- Beat rate (bph)
- 21600
- Power reserve
- 40 hours
- Shock protection
- Shock-protected
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 35 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Brass
- Case finish
- Gold-plated
- Case shape
- Cushion
- Caseback
- Screw-down
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Copper
- Dial markers
- Baton
- Hands color
- Gold
- Seconds hand color
- White
- Hands accent color
- White
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Lume
- No
Strap
- Strap
- Included
- Strap material
- Faux leather
- Clasp
- Pin buckle
- Strap condition
- New
- Strap origin
- Replacement
Functions
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Originality: All original
Last serviced: 09.10.2026
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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