Slava 2428 Soviet USSR Watch 1980s, 26 Jewels, Green Dial
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This Slava reference 571576 is a 1980s Soviet mechanical watch from the Second Moscow Watch Factory, powered by the 26-jewel caliber 2428. It is all original, serviced, and ready for wear, with the bold case shape and practical day-date layout collectors look for in late USSR Slava pieces.
The Look
The green dial gives this watch its character: deep, period-correct, and nicely set off by applied hour markers that catch the light without looking flashy. The dial is signed Slava and 26 Jewels, with steel hands and a central seconds hand keeping the layout clean and functional. An acrylic crystal sits above the dial, adding the soft vintage warmth that suits this faceted chrome case especially well.
Inside the Case
At the heart of the watch is the Slava 2428, a Soviet mechanical movement known for its twin practical calendar display and straightforward serviceability. This example has been fully serviced and adjusted on a timegrapher.
- Caliber: Slava 2428
- Jewels: 26
- Winding: Mechanical
- Functions: Day-date and central seconds
- Manufacturer: Second Moscow Watch Factory
Case and Specifications
- Reference: 571576
- Era: 1980s, circa 1985
- Case material: Brass
- Coating: Chrome
- Bezel: None
- Caseback: Screw-down
- Crystal: Acrylic
- Diameter: 40 mm excluding crown
- Lug-to-lug: 43 mm
- Thickness: 10 mm
- Lug width: 18 mm
- Net weight: 70 g
- Intended fit: Men's
The Strap
The watch comes fitted with a stainless steel bracelet. It has a folding clasp with double adjustment, giving the piece a solid, wearable feel while keeping the focus on the wide chrome case and green dial.
Condition and Service
The case is in good vintage condition, with honest signs of age including scratches and rubbing to the chrome finish. The caseback is also good, showing fine scratches consistent with use. The dial remains good overall, with small traces of use visible on close inspection.
The watch was serviced on July 27, 2026. The service included full disassembly, ultrasonic washing, cleaning, reassembly, lubrication, and rate adjustment on a timegrapher. The watch itself is stated as all original.
Why This One Is Interesting
This Slava has several collector-friendly details in one package: the 26-jewel 2428 movement, day-date functionality, a large 40 mm chrome case, and a green applied-marker dial that feels unmistakably Soviet 1980s. The all-original status and recent full service make it a particularly appealing example for someone who wants a vintage USSR watch that can be worn rather than simply stored.
What's Included
- Slava mechanical wristwatch
- Stainless steel bracelet with folding double adjustable clasp
Overview
- Reference
- 571576
- Year
- Circa 1985
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory (2MWF)
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
- Jewels
- 26 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 43 mm
- Thickness
- 10 mm
- Lug width
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
Case
- Case material
- Brass
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Green
- Dial markers
- Applied
- Hands color
- Steel
- Crystal
- Acrylic
Functions
Condition & service
Condition: Fully serviced
Last serviced: 27.7.2026
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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