Vintage Slava 2428 USSR Watch – Purple Gradient Dial, Cyrillic Day-Date
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Vintage Slava 2428 Mechanical Watch – Purple Gradient Dial, USSR 1970s
This authentic Slava 2428 mechanical wristwatch is a fine and increasingly rare example of Soviet horology, produced in the 1970s at the Second Moscow Watch Factory (2МЧЗ, USSR). Fully serviced by a professional watchmaker on January 23, 2026, this timepiece is ready for reliable daily use while remaining highly attractive to collectors of vintage Soviet watches.
Case & Dimensions
- Case material: Brass with Au10 gold plating
- Case size: 36 × 43 mm
- Case thickness: 11.7 mm
- Case back: Stainless steel, secured by a threaded retaining ring
- Markings: Soviet Quality Mark, serial number 383334, factory inscriptions
Dial & Hands
The watch features a striking purple gradient dial that shifts beautifully under light, giving the watch strong visual depth and wrist presence. Gold-tone applied hour markers contrast elegantly with crisp white minute markers around the perimeter.
- Hands: Gold-plated hour and minute hands with white inlays
- Seconds: Central sweep seconds hand
- Calendar: Day and date display with Cyrillic day wheel
- Quick date change: Pusher at the 2 o’clock position
- Dial markings: Slava logo and “26 камней” (26 jewels)
Movement – Slava Caliber 2428
Inside beats the renowned Slava caliber 2428, a hand-wound mechanical movement known for its robust construction and distinctive dual-calendar layout. This movement was widely used in higher-grade Slava models and remains respected among collectors today.
- Type: Mechanical, manual wind
- Jewels: 26
- Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
- Power reserve: Approx. 47 hours
- Functions: Hours, minutes, sweep seconds, day and date
- Features: Shock-protected balance, dust-protected construction
Strap
- Strap: Black textured genuine leather
- Buckle: Gold-tone
- Lug width: 18 mm
Service & Condition
The watch has been fully serviced on 23.01.2026, including complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, washing, fresh lubrication, and regulation. The case and dial were carefully cleaned, preserving original finishes and patina. The movement runs accurately and reliably.
As expected from a genuine vintage watch, there are minor signs of age on the dial, case, case back, and crystal. These traces are normal and confirm the watch’s originality and history. All parts are original Soviet components.
Why This Watch
On the wrist, this Slava 2428 looks exceptional—balanced, elegant, and unmistakably vintage. It is suitable for everyday wear by enthusiasts of mechanical watches and represents a rare and increasingly difficult-to-find collector’s piece in well-preserved condition. Examples like this appear less frequently each year.
A fully authentic Soviet mechanical watch with strong visual character, historical value, and professional servicing—ready to be worn and appreciated.
Overview
- Period
- 1970s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
- Jewels
- 26 jewels
Case size
- Diameter (Ø)
- 36 mm
- Weight
- 150 g
Case
- Case material
- Gold-plated
- Case finish
- Gold-plated
Dial, hands & crystal
- Dial color
- Purple
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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