Vintage Raketa Soviet Watch Cal. 2609 16 Jewels Made in USSR 1970s
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Vintage Raketa Mechanical Watch – USSR / Petrodvorets Watch Factory – 1970s
Elegant and minimalistic Soviet vintage watch produced by the legendary Raketa factory (Petrodvorets Watch Factory, USSR) during the 1970s. This model features a clean classic dial with Roman numerals, slim black hands, and timeless vintage proportions that make it highly wearable even today.
The watch has an authentic vintage appearance with honest signs of age visible on the dial, case, and crystal, giving it true character and collectible charm. The original Soviet aesthetic combined with a serviced mechanical movement makes this piece an excellent choice for collectors, enthusiasts of USSR horology, or anyone looking for a unique everyday vintage watch.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Raketa
- Production period: 1970s
- Factory: Petrodvorets Watch Factory (USSR)
- Movement: Mechanical hand-winding
- Caliber: 2609
- Jewels: 16 jewels
- Beat rate: 18,000 A/h
- Lift angle: 42°
- Shock protection: Shock-protected balance
- Case material: Chrome-plated brass
- Caseback: Stainless steel
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Bracelet: Stainless steel stretch bracelet
Dimensions
- Case width: 35 mm
- Lug to lug: 39 mm
- Thickness with crystal: 10 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
Condition
The watch is in good vintage condition with visible signs of time and use consistent with age. The dial has developed a soft vintage patina, while the case retains its classic Soviet lines. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
The movement was fully serviced in May 2026, including complete disassembly, cleaning, lubrication, assembly, and timing adjustment. The watch runs and winds properly.
Vintage Raketa watches are becoming increasingly collectible worldwide due to their unique Soviet history, reliable in-house movements, and distinctive minimalist design language. This particular example has a refined and versatile appearance that pairs equally well with casual or formal wear.
A beautiful and authentic piece of Soviet horological history ready to wear and enjoy.
Overview
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- Petrodvorets Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2609
- Jewels
- 16 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 35 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
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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