Vintage Slava 2428 Mechanical Watch – Made in USSR by Second Moscow Watch Factory
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Slava 2428 Soviet Mechanical Watch Made in USSR — Vintage 1980s Timepiece, Guilloché Gradient Dial, Fully Serviced
A remarkable vintage Slava wristwatch produced by the Second Moscow Watch Factory in the 1980s. This authentic Soviet mechanical watch features the reliable Slava calibre 2428 and has been fully serviced by a professional watchmaker — including complete disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication, and precise reassembly. The watch is ready to wear or display in your vintage collection.
Key Features
- Movement: Slava calibre 2428
- Jewels: 26
- Functions: Central seconds hand, full calendar (day and date)
- Quick date setting: Manual push-button at 2 o’clock
- Power reserve: Approximately 46 hours
- Accuracy: -25 / +60 seconds per day (factory specification)
- Beat rate: 18,000 vibrations per hour
- Construction: Two mainsprings / two barrels
- Caseback: Stainless steel, screw-down type with serial number
Case & Dimensions
- Case material: Chrome-plated brass
- Caseback: Stainless steel screw-down
- Diameter: 39 × 44 mm
- Thickness: 10 mm (with crystal)
- Lug width: 18 mm
Dial & Hands
The dial features a refined guilloché texture with a soft gradient effect, transitioning elegantly from light to darker tones toward the edges. Applied gold-tone hour markers and gold-tone hands enhance the vintage sophistication of the design. The central seconds hand is thin and precise, ensuring clear readability. The day-of-week display is shown in black, with Sundays highlighted in red for quick reference. The framed day/date window at 3 o’clock provides visual balance and functionality.
Strap
The watch is fitted with a new brown faux-leather strap in a vintage style, complemented by a steel-colour buckle that completes its elegant Soviet-era aesthetic.
Condition
This vintage timepiece shows light signs of age and wear, such as minor surface marks on the chrome-plated case, which add to its authenticity and charm. The movement has been fully serviced and runs reliably. Ready for daily wear or addition to your vintage collection.
Why Choose This Watch
This Slava 2428 is a true representation of Soviet craftsmanship — durable, precise, and full of historical character. Thanks to its serviced movement and fresh vintage-style strap, it is ready to wear immediately. A perfect choice for collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate original mechanical timepieces with a distinctive Soviet heritage.
Included
- Original Slava 2428 mechanical watch (fully serviced)
- New brown faux-leather strap
- No additional box or papers unless agreed separately
Interested? Feel free to request more photos or details — this well-preserved, serviced Slava watch is a rare find that won’t stay available for long.
Overview
- Period
- 1980s
- Factory
- Second Moscow Watch Factory
Movement
- Movement
- Mechanical (hand-wound)
- Caliber
- 2428
Case size
- Weight
- 100 g
Case
- Case material
- Chrome-plated
- Case finish
- Chrome-plated
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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