Rare Slava 2428 Mechanical Watch from USSR – 26 Jewels Movement, Dual Calendar, Authentic Soviet Men’s Wristwatch
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Slava 3101801 — Vintage Soviet Mechanical Watch Cal. 2428 (26 Jewels, 1980s USSR)
The Slava 3101801 is an authentic Soviet wristwatch produced at the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the early 1980s. This exact model is listed in the official USSR watch catalog of 1983, confirming its originality and collectible status. The watch features the reliable Slava caliber 2428 mechanical movement, fully serviced and ready for daily wear or display in a vintage collection.
Dial and Design
This timepiece showcases a refined matte white dial with Roman numeral hour markers, hour and minute hands in steel color with black inserts, and a central red seconds hand. At 3 o’clock, the framed day and date window adds balance and clarity — Sundays are highlighted in red, a distinctive Slava design feature. The minimalist layout and symmetry give the watch a timeless, elegant Soviet-era character.
Movement and Technical Details
- Caliber: Slava 2428 mechanical movement
- Jewels: 26
- Power reserve: approximately 46 hours
- Functions: day + date with quick-set pusher at 2 o’clock
- Beat rate: 18,000 vibrations per hour
- Winding type: manual
- Shock protection: balance protected against impacts
Case and Dimensions
- Material: chrome-plated brass case
- Caseback: stainless steel, screw-down type, marked “Made in USSR”
- Size: 39 × 44 mm
- Thickness: 10 mm (with crystal)
- Lug width: 18 mm
Condition
This watch remains in good vintage condition with minor signs of age such as light scratches and small scuffs on the case. The movement has been professionally serviced — fully disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned, lubricated, and reassembled. It runs accurately and reliably. The watch is fitted with a new vintage-style faux-leather strap and a steel-colored buckle.
Why Choose This Watch
The Slava 3101801 is a fine example of practical Soviet engineering — durable, precise, and full of personality. Its elegant Roman numeral dial, dual calendar, and authentic Soviet charm make it stand out among collectible USSR timepieces. Whether you are a watch enthusiast or simply appreciate genuine mechanical craftsmanship, this Slava offers historical value and timeless appeal.
Included
- Original vintage Slava 3101801 watch (fully serviced)
- New vintage-style faux-leather strap
- No box or papers unless arranged separately
Interested collectors are welcome to request additional photos or details. This serviced and well-preserved Soviet Slava will make a strong addition to any vintage watch collection.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
- Gender
- Men's
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
- Jewels
- 26 jewels
Case size
- 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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