Vintage Slava 2414 · Soviet Manual-Wind Dress Watch · White Roman Dial, Date
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Slava 2414 · Vintage USSR dress watch, 1970s
Second Moscow Watch Factory · Model 3991957 · Fully serviced May 2026 · Strap not included
Soviet dress watches don't try to impress you. They just work — day after day, decade after decade, with the kind of quiet reliability that comes from a factory that had nothing to prove and every reason to get it right. This Slava 2414 is a good example of exactly that.
The dial is clean white with bold Roman numerals, slim black sword hands, and a fine red seconds hand that cuts through the composition just enough to remind you something mechanical is happening underneath. Date window at 3 o'clock. The chrome-plated brass case sits at a very sensible 36 × 41 mm — slim at 9 mm, nothing aggressive about the proportions. It wears well on a narrow wrist and doesn't fight a shirt cuff.
Movement
The Caliber 2414 is a 21-jewel manual-wind with direct central seconds and a date complication. 18,000 bph, annular Glucydur balance, Russian three-arm shock protection. Straightforward by design — the kind of movement a competent watchmaker can service anywhere in the world, with parts that still exist.
Service
Fully serviced in May 2026: complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, fresh lubrication, and timing adjustment. Running accurately. The watch is sold without a strap — 18 mm lug width fits any standard replacement.
Condition
Case shows light wear consistent with age — no deep scratches, no damage. Dial is clean with no fading or spotting. Crystal has minor surface marks typical of acrylic; easily polished if desired. Overall presentation is very good for a fifty-year-old watch.
For whom
A serious option if you collect Soviet watches and want something dressier than a Vostok Komandirskie or a Raketa with a busy dial. Also a solid first mechanical watch — manual winding is a pleasure to learn on, and there's a real story behind what you're wearing. Finding a Slava 2414 in serviced, dial-correct condition is harder than it was a few years ago.
Specifications
- Caliber: Slava 2414
- Jewels: 21
- Frequency: 18,000 bph
- Winding: Manual
- Complications: Date, central seconds
- Balance: Glucydur annular
- Shock protection: Russian, 3-arm
- Case material: Chrome-plated brass
- Case size: 36 × 41 mm, 9 mm thick
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Last serviced: May 2026
- Strap: Not included
Overview
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2414
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 36 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- White
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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