Vintage Raketa USSR Watch Cal. 2609.HA – 1980s Gold-Plated Soviet Mechanical Watch
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Vintage Raketa Wristwatch – Caliber 2609.HA – Made in the USSR
Overview
This beautiful vintage Raketa wristwatch was manufactured in the 1980s at the Petrodvorets Watch Factory (Leningrad, USSR). The timepiece features a gold-plated brass case with the marking AU and a fixed patterned bezel. The watch has undergone a complete professional service, including full disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment of all components. It keeps accurate time.
Dial and Hands
The textured gold dial features elegant black Arabic numerals enclosed within decorative circular patterns. The center displays the original Raketa logo and the Soviet Quality Mark below it. The inscription “Сделано в СССР” (“Made in USSR”) is placed at the bottom of the dial. The watch retains its original blued-steel hands, which harmonize beautifully with the gold-tone dial.
Case and Crystal
The case is made of gold-plated brass (AU marking), measuring 34 mm in diameter, 39 mm from lug to lug, and 10 mm thick including the crystal. The fixed bezel is engraved with a fine decorative pattern, giving the watch a distinctive vintage look. The crystal is domed and made of plastic.
Case Back
The snap-on case back is made of stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.
Movement
Inside beats the reliable Soviet manual-wind movement Raketa Caliber 2609.HA, marked with “SU” (Soviet Union) on the plate. Technical specifications:
- Manual winding mechanical movement
- Jewels: 19
- Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
- Power reserve: approx. 40 hours
- Shock-resistant balance
- Produced by the Petrodvorets Watch Factory
Strap
The watch comes with a brown faux-leather strap that fits 18 mm lugs, complementing the warm tones of the gold case and dial.
Condition
Fully serviced and in excellent working condition. All components are original Soviet-made parts. The watch runs precisely and is ready to wear or add to a vintage timepiece collection.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Petrodvorets Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2609
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 34 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Gold-plated
- Case finish
- Gold-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Gold
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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